B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

詩

Meaning

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

Example

She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.

彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない

Meaning

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

Example

The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣言する

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

大統領は国民の日を宣言した。

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。

A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

意志

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

彼女は明日会議に出席します。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Example

He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

イギリス英語の単語または特徴

Meaning

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

Example

The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.

'lorry' という言葉はよく知られているブリティシズムです。

C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

放棄する

Meaning

to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted

Example

The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.

乗組員は沈没している船を救うために貨物を投げ捨てなければならなかった。

B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双子

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

彼らには双子の女の子がいます。

A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

怯えた

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

Example

The child was frightened by the loud noise.

その子供は大きな音に怯えた。

C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

弱い願望

Meaning

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

Example

His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.

絵画への彼の興味は単なる弱い願望に過ぎなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い

Meaning

cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Example

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。

B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目標

Meaning

An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.

Example

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

エネルギー目標の達成は、世界的進展にとって非常に重要です。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

緊急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

患者の緊急状態は即時の手術を必要としました。

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

あなたの

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

あなたの本はテーブルの上にあります。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

メッセージ

Meaning

A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another

Example

I received your message and will reply soon.

私はあなたのメッセージを受け取り、すぐに返信します。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家

Meaning

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

Example

He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.

彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。

C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様

Meaning

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

Example

The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.

農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

ひどい

Meaning

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example

The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.

その映画はひどすぎて、多くの人々が早く映画館を出て行きました。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

娘

Meaning

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

Example

Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.

彼らの娘は医学校を優秀な成績で卒業しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。

C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

旗は塔の上に置かれました。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

陽子は正の電荷を持っています。

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。

A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死ぬ

Meaning

to stop living; to cease to exist

Example

The flowers will die without water.

花は水がなければ死んでしまいます。

B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

広く

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.

彼の昇進のニュースは会社全体に広がりました。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

強い核力は原子核を安定させる。

A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

誰の

Meaning

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

Example

The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.

電話が盗まれた女の子は私のいとこです。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊

Meaning

Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.

Example

Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.

野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。

C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる

Meaning

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

Example

His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.

彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力

Meaning

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

Example

The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.

その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

正直はすべての状況で最良の方針です。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

アメニティ

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

ホテルは無料Wi-Fiやプールなどの現代的なアメニティを提供しています。

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

バンダナ

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

彼女は頭に赤いバンダナを巻いていました。

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

犯罪や法的問題に適用される科学的分析

Meaning

Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters

Example

Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.

法医学の専門家は、先進的なツールを使用してサイバー犯罪を分析します。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

きのこに似た

Meaning

relating to or resembling a fungus

Example

The damp basement had a fungous smell.

湿った地下室はきのこに似た匂いがした。

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最も後ろの

Meaning

Farthest back; last in position.

Example

The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.

隊列で最も後ろの車が最初に壊れた。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

衝動的な

Meaning

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

Example

His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.

彼の衝動的な決断は予想外の結果を招いた。

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。

A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的

Meaning

Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.

Example

Medical education has improved significantly.

医学教育は大幅に改善されました。

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提出, 服従

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

彼女の報告書の提出は、マネージャーに評価されました。

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。

C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福

Meaning

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

Example

The charity worked for the common weal of the community.

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。

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

作業負荷

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

彼のワークロードは先月劇的に増加しました。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

結合する

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

2つの川は海に到達する直前に合流します。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

別々に

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

彼らは会議に別々に行くことに決めた。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

強欲

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

持っている

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

彼らは三人の子供がいます。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

ジャーナル

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

彼女は自分の思考と経験を記録するために個人的なジャーナルを保っていた。

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の

Meaning

commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such

Example

He is the putative father of the child.

彼は子供の推定父親です。

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

今年は新しい車を買いたいです。

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

ハリケーン

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

ハリケーンは沿岸の数百軒の家を破壊しました。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

長い決定的な歩幅で歩く；進展する

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

彼女は自信を持ってステージを歩いた。

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。

C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

証拠

Meaning

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

Example

The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.

書類は彼女の主張を強力に裏付ける証拠を提供した。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー

Meaning

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something

Example

His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.

彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。

C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の

Meaning

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

Example

Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.

医師は性病の危険について警告しています。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する

Meaning

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Example

The mountains were covered in glacial ice.

山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

エジプトの巨大なピラミッドは建築の奇跡です。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

志す

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

多くの学生が海外で勉強することを目指しています。

C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと

Meaning

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

Example

He dismissed the idea as humbug.

彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物

Meaning

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash

Example

She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.

彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

木こりは木を切るために斧を振った。

A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

隣に

Meaning

next to or at the side of someone or something

Example

She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.

彼女は式の間、最良の友達の隣に座っていました。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な

Meaning

intensely passionate or fervent

Example

She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.

彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

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。