C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

自体

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

そのアイデア自体は悪くないが、改善が必要だ。

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷な人

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

子供たちはベッドの下の怪物を怖がっていた。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。

C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

混乱させる

Meaning

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

Example

The poor phone connection garbled his words.

電話の接続不良で彼の言葉が聞き取れなかった。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

この問題をどう解決しますか？

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

認める

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

彼女は自分のミスを認め、謝罪した。

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

快楽主義

Meaning

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.

Example

The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.

金持ちのライフスタイルはしばしば純粋な快楽主義として批判されます。

B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

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。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

ニュートンの法則に関連する

Meaning

relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton

Example

The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.

科学者はニュートンの運動法則を説明した。

A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

男

Meaning

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

Example

That guy over there is my best friend.

あの男は私の親友です。

B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア

Meaning

A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.

Example

The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.

ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

忠実, 頑強

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

彼女は常にコミュニティの忠実な支持者でした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

協定または調和

Meaning

Agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Example

The leaders worked towards international concord.

指導者たちは国際的な調和のために働きました。

B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

静かな

Meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Example

A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.

静かな環境はリラックスと集中を促進します。

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。

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 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

入口で身分証明書を提示してください。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

Example

The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Example

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

不快な

Meaning

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.

彼の不快な質問は、皆が座席で不安そうに動かせるようにさせた。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

ターコイズ

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

彼女は美しいターコイズの石を使ったネックレスをしていました。

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

科学者たちは宇宙の起源を研究しています。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

Example

The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.

A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

豊富; 十分

Meaning

a large or sufficient amount; abundance

Example

There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.

パーティーには皆に十分な食べ物があります。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交響曲

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

オーケストラはベートーヴェンの交響曲第5番を演奏した。

C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい

Meaning

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Example

The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.

花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。

A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

平和

Meaning

free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence

Example

The garden is a peaceful place to relax.

庭はリラックスするための平和な場所です。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

ジャグリング

Meaning

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

Example

The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.

魔法使いのジャグリングは観客を驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

賛辞の

Meaning

Expressing praise; laudatory.

Example

The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.

その本は著者に対する賛辞のコメントで満ちていた。

C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿

Meaning

a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication

Example

The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.

作家は彼女の手稿を出版社に提出しました。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。

C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

照射する

Meaning

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

Example

The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.

科学者はランプを使ってサンプルを照射しました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基礎

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

信頼は強い関係の基礎です。

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

出発する

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

電車は午後6時に出発します。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

抑圧; 虐待; 圧政;

Meaning

cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment

Example

The people fought against political oppression.

人々は政治的な抑圧に反対して戦った。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

巡礼者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

巡礼者は聖なる神殿に到達するために何日も歩きました。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

怠惰

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

怠惰な猫は午後ずっと太陽の下で寝ていました。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

リサイタル

Meaning

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

Example

She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.

彼女はコンサートホールでピアノのリサイタルを行いました。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕

Meaning

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Example

The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.

豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

創造者

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

彼は多くの成功したスタートアップのクリエイターです。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う

Meaning

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

Example

The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.

その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。

B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材

Meaning

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

Example

The house was built entirely from local timber.

その家は完全に地元の木材で作られていました。

C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から

Meaning

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

Example

You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.

あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。

C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

保証する

Meaning

to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something

Example

I can vouch for his honesty.

彼の誠実さを保証できます。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。

C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁

Meaning

The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

Example

The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。

C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

拡大する

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

Example

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

医者は患者の瞳孔を拡げるために点眼薬を使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な

Meaning

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

Example

The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.

肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。

C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

その上

Meaning

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

Example

He is kind and generous, and wise forby.

彼は親切で寛大で、さらに賢いです。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

水差し

Meaning

a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

Example

She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.

彼女はガラスの水差しから新鮮なオレンジジュースをカップに注ぎました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

一貫性のない

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

彼の説明はあまりにも一貫性がなく、誰もそれを追うことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

ラクダ

Meaning

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

Example

The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.

ラクダは砂漠の砂をゆっくり歩きました。

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 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部作

Meaning

a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story

Example

The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.

監督はついに三部作を完成させるために、三番目の映画を公開しました。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命的な

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命的なアイデアが業界を再編成しています。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

巻き毛の

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

彼女は自然な巻き毛です。

C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な

Meaning

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Example

His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.

彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

平和には外交的解決が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

誰か

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

誰かこの質問の答えを知っていますか？

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する

Meaning

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

Example

The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.

マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。

B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

懐中電灯／松明

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

暗闇の中で道を見つけるには、トーチを使いましょう。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

購入

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

今週のために食料品を購入する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。

A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

詳細

Meaning

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

Example

She explained the plan in great detail.

彼女は計画を詳細に説明しました。

C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

不快な臭い

Meaning

an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge

Example

The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.

工場からの不快な臭いが近隣一帯に広がった。

C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

大胆さ

Meaning

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Example

He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.

彼は教授の議論に挑戦する大胆さを持っていた。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット

Meaning

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

Example

Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.

生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。

C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

祭りの、祝祭的な

Meaning

relating to a festival or celebration

Example

The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.

結婚式のためにホールは祭りのように飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂信者

Meaning

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

Example

He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.

彼は厳格な政治的見解のため、狂信者と見なされていました。

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

ウサギは森の中を速く走った。

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。

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 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

経験主義

Meaning

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

Example

Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.

経験主義は、知識は経験と観察から来ると主張しています。

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

服

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい服を買いました。

C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡

Meaning

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.

Example

The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.

パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

1歳の動物、特に馬

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

農夫はそのイヤーリングを家畜市場で売りました。