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C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

結婚式
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
彼らは夏に結婚式を計画しています。
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的な、時間的な
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侶は彼の世俗的な所有物を放棄して、簡素な生活を送りました。
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退するまたは不振になる
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
そのプロジェクトは資金不足で衰退し始めました。
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
国際基準は競争力を高めます。
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

すでに; もう; 前に
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
私は今日の宿題をすでに終わらせました。
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

失う / 恋しい
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
海外旅行の際、家族を本当に恋しく感じます。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

初歩的; 基本的
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
彼は学校で初歩的な数学を学んだ。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

氷
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
私の飲み物の氷は暑い天気で素早く溶けました。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸せ
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
幸せは、人生の小さなことを楽しむことにあります。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

顕著な
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
二つのスタイルの間には顕著な違いがあります。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。
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。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

財布
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
彼女は財布をバッグに入れました。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
この本を図書館に持って行ってください。
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 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者；胸（俗語）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

過度に称賛された
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
過度に称賛された技術は期待された結果を提供できませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

キメラ
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
完璧な社会のアイデアはしばしばキメラである。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

慎重
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
彼はジャーナリストに慎重な返答をした。
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
私は通常毎日午前7時に起きます。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神経症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修正する
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
彼らは契約を修正して新しい条項を追加しました。
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

管理された
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
実験は管理された環境で行われました。
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

集める
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
ジャーナリストは複数の情報源から事実を収集した。
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

パートナー
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
彼女は私の新しい事業でのビジネスパートナーです。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
彼はほとんど電車を逃した。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用する
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
この機会を利用すべきです。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学的命名法は初心者には理解するのが難しい場合があります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

飼い慣らされた; おとなしい; 従順な
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
飼い慣らされたライオンはサーカスで芸をしました。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

空飛ぶ車
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
空飛ぶ車はすぐに都市の交通渋滞の問題を解決できるでしょう。
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

吐き気を催す
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
腐った食べ物は彼をすぐに吐き気を催させました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

譲渡する
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
その国は戦争に負けた後、領土を譲渡した。
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
店は道路の側にあります。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

かゆみ
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
目のかゆみはしばしば擦る原因となります。
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

強い
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
強い防御は勝利を確実にする。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

喜ばせる
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
プロジェクトの成功がチーム全体を喜ばせました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

議会での活動を長時間の演説で遅らせる戦術; この戦術を使用する
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
上院議員は法案を通すのを防ぐために何時間もフィリバスターを行った。
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

によると
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
報告書によると、売上は前四半期に増加しました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

豊富
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
収穫は豊富で、村全体に十分な食料を提供しました。
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。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

マネキン
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
ショップのウィンドウのマネキンは赤いドレスを着ていた。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
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。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾臓; 怒り
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会議後、彼は同僚に対して怒りをぶつけました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。