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。

A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

達人; 専門家;

Meaning

A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert

Example

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.

レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは絵画と彫刻のマスターでした。

B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。

C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

下または外に押し出す

Meaning

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Example

The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.

激しい波は崖から岩を押し出しました。

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

一時的な流行、トレンド

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

新しいダイエットはティーンエイジャーの間で人気の一時的なトレンドとなった。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

オオカムルチー

Meaning

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

Example

The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.

オオカムルチーは、水の外でも数時間生きられる獰猛な捕食者です。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

少ない

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

彼女は兄よりお金を使うのが少ない。

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

驚いた

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

私は彼の突然の発表に驚きました。

A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ

Meaning

a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status

Example

Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.

ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

erudition

博学

Meaning

The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

Example

His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.

彼の歴史に関する博学は全ての聴衆を感心させた。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

しぶしぶの

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

口論の後、彼女はしぶしぶ笑顔を見せた。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

援助

Meaning

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.

Example

The charity provided succor to the flood victims.

慈善団体は洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。

C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

揺るぎないまたは堅い

Meaning

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

Example

Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.

彼女の揺るぎない決意が彼女をすべての挑戦を乗り越えさせました。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

実施された

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

マスタープランは部分的に実施されました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

古代の弦楽器の一種

Meaning

A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.

Example

The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.

ミュージシャンは室内楽のコンサートで古いヴィオールを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

激流; 洪水

Meaning

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring

Example

The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.

激しい雨が山を下る水の流れを作り出しました。

C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

空想的、不可能な

Meaning

Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.

Example

His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.

彼の空想的なアイデアはしばしば現実主義者を困惑させました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和

Meaning

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

Example

His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.

彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定する

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

政府は教育に関する新しい政策を制定することを決定しました。

C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

ボヘミアン

Meaning

unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance

Example

She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.

彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

写し

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

教授は会議のトランスクリプトを要求しました。

A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ

Meaning

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Example

You are always welcome in our home.

あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。

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。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

学生たちは勉強グループを作った。

A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

2月

Meaning

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.

Example

My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.

私の誕生日は2月なので、いつもこの月を楽しみにしています。

A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

定住する

Meaning

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down

Example

They decided to settle in a quiet village.

彼らは静かな村に定住することに決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

刻む

Meaning

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

Example

The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.

職人は銀の指輪に彼女の名前を刻んだ。

B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Example

The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.

候補者は討論中に強いスピーチを行いました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

Example

The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。

C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

肥満

Meaning

Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.

Example

The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

医者は肥満患者に健康的な生活様式を採用するように勧めました。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

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 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

難しい

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

都市の課題を管理することはますます難しくなっている。

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。

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。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

残る

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

パーティーには少数のゲストが残っています。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。

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。

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

反対意見を持つ人

Meaning

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

Example

Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.

討論中に反対意見を持つ少数の声だけが聞こえました。

C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル

Meaning

A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution

Example

The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.

倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。

C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

Example

He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。

C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順

Meaning

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Example

He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.

彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。

C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人手不足

Meaning

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Example

The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.

インフルエンザの流行時に病院は人手不足でした。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。

C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

変動する

Meaning

To regularly increase or decrease.

Example

Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.

株価は市場の状況によって変動します。

C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深い切り傷

Meaning

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Example

He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.

彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

重大な

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

教育の重大な問題に対処することは不可欠です。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

引き抜く

Meaning

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

Example

They uprooted the old tree from the garden.

彼らは庭から古い木を引き抜いた。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。

C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 理解しにくい

Meaning

Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.

Example

The glass was too opaque to see through.

そのガラスは不透明すぎて、透けて見えませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

テノール / 一般的なトーン

Meaning

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Example

The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.

彼のスピーチの全体的なトーンは希望に満ち、安心感を与えるものでした。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。

B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

動揺した

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

彼女はたくさんの質問をされた後、動揺しているように見えました。

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

部分

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

各パートナーは会社の利益の平等な部分を受け取りました。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡

Meaning

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Example

The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.

暑さは労働者に昏睡状態を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

クライアント

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

弁護士はクライアントと会ってケースを話し合った

C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光

Meaning

A ray of light from the moon.

Example

A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.

月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

二階建てバス

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。

C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

抑圧的

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

厳しい暑さは夏の間外で働くのを難しくした。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者

Meaning

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

Example

The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.

遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵

Meaning

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

Example

The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.

その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。

C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

随伴

Meaning

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

Example

Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.

増加したストレスは長時間の労働時間としばしば伴います。

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人

Meaning

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

Example

He is considered a luminary in the world of science.

彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む

Meaning

to have or include within; to restrain or control

Example

This box contains important documents.

この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ

Meaning

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

Example

The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.

地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

浪費家

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

浪費家の息子は、遺産を浪費した後、家に帰りました。

C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

抑止力

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

厳格な法律は犯罪の抑止力として機能します。

C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者

Meaning

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

Example

The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.

学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。

A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人間の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.

Example

Human values shape social systems.

人間の価値観は社会システムを形作ります。

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。