A2 noun /piːs/

peace

平和

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

彼らは地域での平和を望んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Example

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。

C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

書簡体

Meaning

Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.

Example

The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.

その小説は書簡体スタイルで書かれており、登場人物間の手紙で構成されています。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

成長する

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

植物は春により早く成長します。

B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する

Meaning

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

Example

The crisis helped unite the community.

危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権

Meaning

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

Example

The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.

王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Meaning

a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights

Example

He was seen as a tribune of the common people.

C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う

Meaning

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

Example

The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.

政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。

C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ

Meaning

towards the north; in a northerly direction

Example

The birds migrate northwards in spring.

鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

惜しみなく

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために惜しみなくお金を寄付した。

C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

何かを激しく振る; 必死に動く

Meaning

to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about

Example

He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.

彼は水に浮かぶために腕を振った。

A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.

Example

The project needs more discussion before moving forward.

プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

無意味な言葉

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

彼はとても緊張していて、説明はまるでジブリッシュのように聞こえた。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

転置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.

編集者は記事で二つの段落を転置しました。

C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形学

Meaning

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

Example

The topography of the region made construction very challenging.

その地域の地形は建設を非常に困難にしました。

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

思いやり

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

彼女はホームレスの子供たちに食べ物と避難所を提供することで大きな思いやりを示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。

C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

試練

Meaning

A difficult time or suffering experience

Example

He endured many tribulations in his early years.

彼は若い頃に多くの試練を経験しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

不規則な

Meaning

occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady

Example

He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.

嵐のせいで彼は不規則な眠りをしていた。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい

Meaning

causing envy; desirable

Example

Her success was enviable among her peers.

彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

合計

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

合計費用は高すぎました。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する

Meaning

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

Example

He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.

彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

反抗, 頑固

Meaning

stubborn refusal to obey authority

Example

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。

C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。

C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

暴露

Meaning

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

Example

The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.

企業の秘密の暴露が大きなスキャンダルを引き起こした。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探検する

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

彼らは一緒に森を探検することに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

木製の

Meaning

made of wood

Example

The house had beautiful wooden floors.

その家には美しい木製の床がありました。

C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的

Meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Example

She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.

彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。

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 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

夕暮れ; たそがれ

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。

C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

Example

He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

映画

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

彼らは週末に一緒に映画を見ました。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。

A1 adverb /wen/

When

いつ

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

駅にいつ到着しますか？

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

3/4の分数では、4は分母です。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光

Meaning

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

Example

He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.

彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

パン

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた

Meaning

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

Example

He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.

彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

悪党; 粗野な

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

パーティーの皆は彼を避けました、なぜなら彼が悪党として知られていたからです。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟

Meaning

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

Example

Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.

観光客は滝の後ろに隠れた洞窟を訪れました。

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。

C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。

A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

何

Meaning

used to ask for information about something

Example

What is your name?

あなたの名前は何ですか?

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干渉

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

近くの電子機器からの干渉で、ラジオ信号が途絶えました。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。

C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者

Meaning

a cowardly or dishonorable person

Example

Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.

裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。

A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

品質

Meaning

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Example

Quality assurance is vital in medical education.

品質保証は医学教育において重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

岩だらけの; 不安定な; 難しい

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

岩だらけの道は観光客のハイキングを難しくしました。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

きのこ

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

ピザは新鮮なきのこで飾られていました。

C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

贅沢な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.

Example

The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.

アーティストはソファに横たわる贅沢な姿を描きました。

C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法制度

Meaning

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

Example

The judiciary ensures the rule of law.

司法制度は法の支配を保障する。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。

C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Example

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

屈辱

Meaning

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

Example

She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.

彼女は正当な理由もなく荷物検査を受けるという屈辱に耐えることを拒んだ。

C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑発的

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

Example

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

彼の挑発的なコメントは皆を怒らせた。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

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.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒険

Meaning

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

Example

Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.

アドベンチャー旅行はスリルを求める人々に愛されています。

B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

録音

Meaning

the act or process of recording something

Example

The recording of the interview was clear and loud.

インタビューの録音は明瞭で大きかった。

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

再編成する

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

マネージャーはチームの構造を再編成することに決めました。

C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻

Meaning

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

Example

Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.

黄麻は環境にやさしい素材です。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉

Meaning

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

Example

The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.

秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行儀が良い

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

儀式の間、子供たちは行儀が良かった。

B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

名声

Meaning

the condition of being known or talked about by many people

Example

The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.

若い俳優は最新の映画で国際的な名声を得ました。

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

電話

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

友達に電話をかけなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。

A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

レモン

Meaning

a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

She squeezed a lemon into her tea.

彼女はお茶にレモンを絞った。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

鉄壁の

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

その会社はサプライヤーと鉄壁の契約を結んでいた。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

Example

Smoking is injurious to health.

喫煙は健康に有害です。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

放つ

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

彼は公共の場で話すとき、自信を放っています。

A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

含む

Meaning

used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group

Example

Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.

多くの人々がイベントに参加しました、学生や教師を含む。

C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下層植物

Meaning

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

Example

The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.

熱帯雨林の下層植物は小さな哺乳動物や昆虫の家です。

C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

砥石

Meaning

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

Example

The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.

鍛冶屋はグラインドストーンで刃を研いだ。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科事典的

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

彼女の歴史に関する百科事典的な知識は、会議でみんなを驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。