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C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

フラストレーション
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
彼は自分の計画が失敗したとき、深いフラストレーションを感じました。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同義語
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ と ‘Effective’ は同義語です。
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲しそうに
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

機械
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
この洗濯機は非常に効率的です。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

幸せ
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
私は会議の時間を間違えていました。
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

しゃがむ
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
彼は靴を結ぶためにしゃがんだ。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

鋭い痛み
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

道具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
彼は椅子を修理するためにハンマーを道具として使いました。
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

詐欺する
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
コンアーティストは、老人の貯金を騙し取ろうとした。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

空
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
イーグルは空に高く舞い上がった。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

資格のある; 証明された
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
彼女は多くの経験を持つ資格のある医者です。
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。
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。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

目障りな
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
その広告はあまりにも目立ちすぎて、ユーザーの体験を台無しにしました。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

ベコニアン
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究者は観察と実験のためにベコニアンアプローチを採用しました。
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

文の構造解析
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
AIモデルは構文解析を行い、構造を理解します。
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

チェック
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
レポートを提出する前にチェックしてください。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

皆の注目の的
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
彼女はパーティーで皆の注目の的でした。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

歩兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
歩兵は戦場を徒歩で進んだ。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

子供っぽい; 子供のような振る舞いだが大人には不適切
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
会議中の彼の子供っぽい行動はかなり恥ずかしいものでした。
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
海の深さを理解するのは難しい。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
無機化合物は化学の基本です。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食い
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
その大食いは大きな熱意でご馳走を食べました。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
私はスープに胡椒を加えるのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
人種に基づいたステレオタイプは有害です。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
その都市の人口は主に若いです。
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
人々は夏至を祝うために祭りや儀式を行います。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

恐れない
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
彼女は暗い部屋に入り、恐れないで何があるかを見た。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

敗北
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
軍隊は戦いで敵軍を完全に打ち負かしました。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

シリーズ
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
その探偵シリーズは5シーズンにわたり放送され、成功を収めた。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

示す
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
先生はクラスに実験をデモンストレートしました。
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

塩分侵入
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
塩分侵入は沿岸地域に影響を与える。
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

グレネディア
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
そのグレネディアは部隊の前で誇らしげに立っていた。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

避けられない; 避けることができない; 必然的な
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
その会議は避けられないので、出席しなければなりません。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

衝撃
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然の停止で、すべての乗客が前方に押し出されました。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警察は強制的に家に入った。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永遠の; 永続的な;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
彼らの愛は永遠で、決して色あせることはありません。
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
子供たちは両親に従うべきです。
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

メニュー
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
レストランは新しい料理をメニューに追加しました。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前は; 以前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
その建物は以前は学校でしたが、今はコミュニティセンターです。
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。
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 /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
新しい街に引っ越してから、彼は非社交的になった。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

監禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚人は解放される前に数年間監禁されていた。
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

過剰な量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
彼女の棚には過剰な量の本があります。
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
森林火災が森を壊滅させました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

溶ける
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
氷は太陽の下で溶けました。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

色あせる
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
古い写真の色が薄れてきた。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

絶縁
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品保管エリアの絶縁は、害虫が侵入するのを防ぐことができます。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
メディアの優勢な影響は、公共の意見を形成します。
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

自信のない
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
彼女は面接で自信のない答えをしました。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

二十番目
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
彼女は四月二十日に生まれました。
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。