C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された

Meaning

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

Example

The attacks were orchestrated with precision.

攻撃は正確に組織されていた。

A2 noun /æd/

ad

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。

C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

アネモメーター

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.

Example

The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.

科学者は嵐の間に風速を記録するためにアネモメーターを使用しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

運ぶ

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

彼女はバッグを通りの向こう側に運びました。

B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

探求; 探索

Meaning

a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal

Example

The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.

騎士は伝説の宝物を見つけるための探求を始めました。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

Example

His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.

C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

インディゴブルー

Meaning

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

Example

The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.

インディゴブルーの空は夕暮れ時に壮大に見えた。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

盗みを抑えきれない衝動を持つ人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

そのクレプトマニアは再び店で万引きして捕まった。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍

Meaning

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

Example

The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.

海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。

C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

チューバローズ

Meaning

a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico

Example

The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.

チューバローズの花は夕方の空気に天国のような香りを満たしました。

B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

才能がある

Meaning

having a natural ability or skill in a particular area

Example

She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.

彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能ある音楽家です。

C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝

Meaning

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

Example

The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.

その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。

B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

Example

He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.

C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

Example

The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。

C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重

Meaning

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

Example

The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.

会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。

A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

静かに; 落ち着いて

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

Example

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話した。

C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

蔓延する

Meaning

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

Example

Corruption was rampant in the city administration.

腐敗は市の行政で蔓延していた。

B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。

C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ

Meaning

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

Example

Smoke billowed from the burning building.

煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。

A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

考える

Meaning

to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something

Example

I think this is a good idea.

私はこれが良いアイデアだと思います。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ

Meaning

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

Example

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

多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

ソーシャルメディアは多くの人々にとって主流のニュースソースとなった。

C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

論争的な攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

Example

The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.

その記事は政府の政策に対する激しい論争的な攻撃でした。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin

Example

He bought new undergarments for the wedding.

彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

実用的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

複雑な問題を解決するには実用的なアプローチが必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。

C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

反逆的

Meaning

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

Example

The general was accused of treasonable conduct.

将軍は反逆的な行為で告発されました。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

ナビゲーション

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS技術は自動運転車のナビゲーションを改善しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

疑わしい

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教会の中央部

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

合唱団は教会のネイヴで美しく歌いました。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。

C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

慎重

Meaning

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

Example

She invested her money with great prudence.

彼女は非常に慎重にお金を投資した。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学

Meaning

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

Example

She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.

彼女は大学で法学の教授です。

C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

系図学

Meaning

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

Example

She spent years researching her family's genealogy.

彼女は家族の系図学を研究するのに何年も費やしました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

誇張したドラマ

Meaning

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

Example

The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

その映画は過剰なメロドラマで批判されました。

C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下

Meaning

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

Example

The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.

マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。

C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

書簡体

Meaning

Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.

Example

The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.

その小説は書簡体スタイルで書かれており、登場人物間の手紙で構成されています。

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

靴下

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

冬のために新しい靴下を買う必要があります。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

誠実な; 本物の; 見せかけのない

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスについて誠実に謝罪した。

B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

Meaning

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

Example

His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.

C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬

Meaning

an adult female horse

Example

The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.

美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

恐ろしい

Meaning

causing horror or disgust

Example

The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.

警察は犯罪現場で恐ろしい光景を発見しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古い墓地は村の端にあります。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

落ち着かない; 不安な; 動揺した

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

彼女は試験結果を心配して落ち着かない夜を過ごした。

A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

ユーザー

Meaning

a person who uses or operates something

Example

He is a frequent user of this app.

彼はこのアプリの頻繁なユーザーです。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

浄化する

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

静かな湖は、その穏やかな水の中に山々を映していた。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山道は霧の朝に危険でした。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

エクレクティズム

Meaning

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.

建築家の仕事は、現代的な要素と伝統的な要素を組み合わせてエクレクティズムを示しています。

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

ナイフ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切るために鋭いナイフを使った。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。

C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

Example

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

硬い皮膚

Meaning

A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.

Example

Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.

何年もの肉体労働が彼の手に硬い皮膚を残した。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。

B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

非常に

Meaning

to a very high degree; exceptionally

Example

The weather today is extremely hot and humid.

今日の天気は非常に暑くて湿度が高いです。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。

C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

傾斜

Meaning

a downward slope of ground

Example

They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.

彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不器用; 協調性のない

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

彼の動きは不器用で、事故を起こしやすかった。

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

スイカ

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

私は夏のピクニックのために市場で新鮮なスイカを買いました。

A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

範囲

Meaning

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

Example

The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.

新しい電気自動車の範囲は400マイルです。

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

うたた寝

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。

C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

犬小屋; 犬の繁殖や預かりを行う施設

Meaning

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

Example

The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.

犬は裏庭の木製のケネルで快適に寝ていました。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

心 / 世話する

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

列車とプラットフォームの間の隙間に注意してください。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

無自覚; 知らない; 気づかない

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

彼女はその危険に完全に気づいていなかった。

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩壊する

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

古い建物は地震後に崩壊しました。

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障害物

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

悪天候が私たちの旅行の最大の障害物でした。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

チャプレン

Meaning

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

Example

The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.

軍のチャプレンは戦闘前に祈りを捧げました。

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

ゴミ箱

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

使用後は紙をゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。