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。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

彼女は毎月一度、祖父母を訪れます。

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。

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。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

仮装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

彼は友達の仮装で近づいてきた。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引

Meaning

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

Example

She made a fortune through online trading.

彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

協力

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

協力は効果的な問題解決を確保します。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。

C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

Example

His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

花を踏まないでください。

C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

柔軟性の欠如

Meaning

the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability

Example

The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.

規則の柔軟性の欠如が不要な遅れを引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

再開する

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

ランチの後に会議を再開します。

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠誠

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

彼の会社への忠誠心は、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

引退した

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

私の引退した祖父は自由な時間に園芸を楽しんでいます。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Example

The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.

その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。

A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

仕事; 職業; ポスト

Meaning

a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work

Example

She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.

彼女は卒業後、技術会社で新しい仕事を見つけました。

A1 noun /iːst/

east

東

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感謝している

Meaning

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

Example

I am thankful for all your help and support.

あなたの助けとサポートに感謝しています。

C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

水を歩く

Meaning

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

Example

The children waded in the shallow river.

子供たちは浅い川を歩いていました。

B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子

Meaning

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.

病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。

C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

損なう

Meaning

to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective

Example

One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.

一つの不注意なコメントが議論全体を損なう可能性がある。

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

効果的に

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために効果的に一緒に働きました。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。

C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

頭蓋骨

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

私の

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

これは私の本です。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

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。

C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

クチナシ

Meaning

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

Example

The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.

ガーデニアの茂みは美しい白い花を咲かせ、素敵な香りを放ちました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人

Meaning

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

かつての

Meaning

former or in the past

Example

They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.

彼らはかつての友達でしたが、今は話しません。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

デトリタス

Meaning

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

Example

The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.

洪水後、川岸はデトリタスで覆われていました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

キック; 足で蹴る

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

サッカー選手はペナルティエリアの外から強力なキックでゴールを決めました。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技術

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

水彩画のアーティストのテクニックは審査員に感銘を与えた。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning

Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.

Example

Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

寛大な; 自由な

Meaning

Generous; liberal; giving freely;

Example

He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.

彼は自分の金に非常に寛大で、いつも困っている人々を助けています。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; ジャングル;

Meaning

a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle

Example

The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.

探検家は3日間アマゾンの密林で迷子になりました。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

雲

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。

C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的

Meaning

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

Example

Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.

美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。

B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

試験

Meaning

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

Example

BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.

BPSCは厳格な試験を実施します。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

無意識; 意識を失った

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

患者は手術後、数時間無意識の状態でした。

C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

Example

The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.

モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

動揺させる

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

予期しない質問で動じなかった。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。

C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る

Meaning

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

Example

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.

子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。

C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語

Meaning

a word with more than one syllable

Example

The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.

‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。

B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳

Meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

Example

The king entered the hall with an august presence.

王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

腹痛

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

食べ過ぎた後、腹痛があります。

C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

クマのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a bear.

Example

The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.

その男のクマのような力は、みんなを驚かせました。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

誰でも

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

誰でもクラブに参加できます。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

スパイ活動

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。

C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

フロー

Meaning

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

Example

The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.

会社は再編成の間、絶え間ない変化の中にありました。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

巻き込まれた

Meaning

being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal

Example

She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.

彼女は激しい家族間の争いに巻き込まれているのを見つけた。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

暗記する

Meaning

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

Example

Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.

学生は試験のために重要な公式を覚える必要があります。

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。

C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者

Meaning

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

Example

The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.

予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。

B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

取り除く

Meaning

to remove or get rid of something

Example

I need to rid the house of all the clutter.

家の中のすべてのゴミを取り除く必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。

C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装飾用バランス

Meaning

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

Example

She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.

彼女は寝室のカーテンに合うように花柄のバランスを選びました。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。

A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な

Meaning

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

Example

The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.

その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。

C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復

Meaning

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

Example

The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

職場

Meaning

a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop

Example

Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.

職場で良好なコミュニケーションを保つことは非常に重要です。

C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道徳な

Meaning

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Example

Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.

不道徳な仲間は、若者を犯罪に導くことがあります。

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

人工システムは産業を変革しています。

C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ

Meaning

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

Example

He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

甘やかされた

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

Example

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

紙, ドキュメント, 研究論文

Meaning

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.

Example

The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.

学生は人工知能に関する研究論文を提出しました。

A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ

Meaning

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

Example

The children played happily in the fresh snow.

子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

彼らの家は角にあります。

B1 noun /læd/

lad

少年

Meaning

a boy or young man; a male youth

Example

The young lad helped his father in the shop.

その若い少年は店で父親を手伝った。

C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反動的

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

グループは新しい政策に対して反動的な立場を取った。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

本に印刷ミスがありました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

特定の品質やタイプの完璧な例; 何かの最良の表現

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

彼女は優雅さと親切さの典型です。