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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。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

オフィス
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
彼女は家族のイベントに出席するために早くオフィスを出ました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。
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。
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 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演説
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
大統領は感動的な演説を行いました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

整理する
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
彼女は友達のためにサプライズパーティーを企画した。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

妨げる
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒れた木が数時間道路をふさぎました。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

開始; 始まり
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬の開始は大雪をもたらしました。
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反対者
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
反対者は市議会の会議中に自分の懸念を表明しました。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
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 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 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

オーキッド
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窓辺の白いオーキッドは何ヶ月も咲き続けました。
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

唯一
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
彼はその秘密を知っている唯一の人です。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
街は一晩で変わった。
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 /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱的な
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
彼は対戦相手に対して侮辱的な発言をしました。
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸性化
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
海洋酸性化は、大気中のCO2の吸収によって引き起こされます。
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

生産量
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
気候変動は農業の生産量を減少させます。
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.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

正書法
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
英語の正書法は学習者にとって混乱を招くことがあります。
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。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。
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。
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

玉ねぎ
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
カレーのレシピのためにいくつか玉ねぎを切る必要があります。
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 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全な
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
そのスピーチは完全な嘘だった。
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。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨基地
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
兵士たちは遠隔地の前哨基地に配置されました。
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 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

義務
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
親は子供の世話をする義務がある。
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 /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

オパレスセンス
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
パールは光の下で優しいオパレスセンスを持っていました。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作する
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
外科医は明日患者を手術します。
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

無自覚
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
彼は読書中に周りの騒音に全く無自覚だった。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。
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。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

明白な; 簡単に理解できる
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
それは彼女が何かについて不満を抱えていることが明らかでした。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。
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 /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装飾品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
クリスマスツリーはカラフルな装飾品で飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
メディアによって論争は誇張されました。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

調整する
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
彼は巧妙に全体のイベントを調整しました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

大きな一歩で越える
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
彼は狭い小川を簡単に越えることができました。
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

申し出る
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うと申し出た。
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
庭は雑草に覆われていた。
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

時代遅れ
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
このソフトウェアは完全に時代遅れです。
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。
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 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。
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。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知の空気をまとい、すべてのキャラクターの考えを明らかにしている。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

長い旅
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
彼女のキャリアは挑戦と成果の長い旅でした。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

骨に変わった、硬直した
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
その会社は、革新に抵抗する硬直した管理構造を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反対の
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
彼女は動物実験に強く反対しています。
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

オリーブバーブ
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
オリーブバーブは南アジアの川によく見られます。
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

ベッドパッド
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
オーバーレットはベッドをより快適にして眠りやすくします。
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

至る所に存在する
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
ソーシャルメディアは現代社会において至る所に存在する力となりました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
その光学的錯覚は展示会で皆を騙した。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。
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。
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

元々
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
元々、彼女は医者になりたかった。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音楽作品
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
ヘンデルの『メサイア』は最も有名なオラトリオの1つです。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
今年の経済の展望は前向きです。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

振動
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
振り子の振動が時計を制御します。
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。
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。
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

厳しい試練
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
荒野で生き残ることは彼らにとって大変な試練でした。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

じっと見る
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
彼はランウェイのモデルたちを見続けた。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。
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 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。
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。
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。
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.
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。