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C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

干渉的な
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
その干渉的な警備員は訪問者に不必要な指示で何度も中断させた。
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

チャンス
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
彼女は海外で勉強するチャンスをつかんだ。
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

オムレツ
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
彼女は朝食にチーズオムレツを作った。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

オレンジフィンラベオ
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
オレンジフィンラベオはバングラデシュで重要な食用魚です。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。
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 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内臓
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
肉屋は豚の臓物を使ってソーセージを作った。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

オファリング
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
会社の最新のオファリングは、エコフレンドリーな車です。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋は地球の表面の70％以上を覆っています。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

オンライン
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
私はお店に行くよりもオンラインで買い物をする方が好きです。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

気難しい
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
その気難しい老人は椅子を離れようとしませんでした。
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。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

オアシス
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者たちは砂漠で数日後にオアシスを見つけました。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
仕事のチャンスが減少しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

オプトメトリスト
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
オプトメトリストは彼女に新しい眼鏡を処方しました。
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
その罪は昼間に犯されました。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

高架橋
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
新しい高架橋は市内の交通渋滞を減らしました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

風変わり
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
彼女はとても風変わりなユーモアを持っています。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

アウトドア
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
週末のためにアウトドアピクニックを計画しました。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

却下する
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
裁判官は弁護側の異議を却下した。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

全体的に
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

珍奇な現象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
彼の立って寝る習慣は珍奇な現象と見なされていました。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

物体
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
テーブルは部屋の中の物体です。
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。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台は週末に一般公開されています。
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

機会主義者
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
彼は常に自分の利益を第一に考える機会主義者として見られています。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
警官はスピード違反で彼にチケットを渡した。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。
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。
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

職業; 仕事; 占領
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
教えることは彼女の選んだ職業です。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

上
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

べき
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
あなたは年長者を尊敬すべきです。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

外に伸ばす
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
彼は彼女を助けるために手を差し出した。
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

追放
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
その学生は規則を破った後、追放に直面しました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

憤慨
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公平な決定が公共の憤慨を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

雄牛
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
農夫は畑を耕すために雄牛を使いました。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

追い越す
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
若いライダーはレースで競技者たちを追い越しました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

抑圧; 虐待; 圧政;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
人々は政治的な抑圧に反対して戦った。
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

または
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
お茶かコーヒーをお選びいただけます。
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

オペラ
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
昨晩、劇場で美しいオペラを観ました。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

酸素生産
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
植物は酸素の生産と生命の維持に不可欠です。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
教師は静かに座るよう命じました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
彼は式で演説を始めました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。
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。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

従う
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
子供たちは親と先生に従うべきです。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

成長
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
新しい政策は数年の議論の成長でした。
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

観察力のある
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
観察力のある探偵は犯罪現場のあらゆる小さな詳細に気づきました。
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

奉納
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の間に祭壇に奉納を置きました。
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

酸素供給または治療
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
深呼吸の練習は身体の酸素供給を改善します。
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

酸素。無色無臭の気体で、生命に不可欠な成分です。
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
酸素は生命にとって不可欠です。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

オゾン層の減少
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
オゾン層の減少はUV放射線を増加させます。
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
彼は静かに部屋を出ました。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

省略する
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
レポートから重要な詳細を省略しないでください。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正統
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教指導者は信仰の正統性を守った。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

選ぶ
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
多くの学生がより良い機会のために海外で学ぶことを選択します。
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

圧倒する
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
兵士たちは敵軍を圧倒することができました。
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

80歳代の人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
そのオクトジェネリアンは毎朝健康を維持するためにジョギングをしています。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
レストランの所有者は私たちを温かく迎え入れてくれました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
子供たちは両親に従うべきです。
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

オー
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
オー、あなたがここにいるとは思わなかった！
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
病院は成功した手術を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

私たち自身
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
私たちは他の人を助ける前に、自分たち自身を助けるべきです。
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

組織的
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
彼は会社の組織構造を改善するために働いています。
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
フロッピーディスクは現在完全に時代遅れです。