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B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基礎
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
ビルの基礎は強力な材料で作られました。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

これほど
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
彼はあまりにも疲れていて、ほとんど立つことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸散
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸散は水循環と植物の成長において重要な役割を果たします。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
データは適切なコンテキストがなければ意味がありません。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。
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。
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

刻む
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
アーティストはガラスに自分のイニシャルを刻みました。
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

今日
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
今日は散歩にぴったりの美しい日です。
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸せ
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

野心的
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
彼女は野心的で、目標を達成するために一生懸命働いています。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

ただ
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
彼女はただ助けようとしていました。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

口論; 争い
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

残り; 余り
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
残りの食べ物は冷蔵庫に保存されました。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
式は正午に開始されます。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
その王国は豊かな文化と伝統で知られていた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的な
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生農業は土壌の健康と生物多様性を改善します。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

釣り
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
フィッシングは沿岸の村で人気のある活動です。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

ためらい
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
彼女のためらいは決定を遅らせました。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

陽気に
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
長い一日にもかかわらず、彼女は陽気に皆に挨拶した。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教の自由は基本的人権です。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

コーチ
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
サッカーのコーチは試合前にチームを励ました。
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特別
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
このギフトは私にとってとても特別です。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

不透水の
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
その容器は不透水のプラスチックでできています。
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
今夜のレストランの予約をしました。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

偶像破壊者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
彼は古い伝統に挑戦した偶像破壊者として知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

エゴイスト
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
彼女は彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼は利己的なエゴイストだったから。
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

行く
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
私は毎日学校に行きます。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

エリクシール
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古代の伝説は、永遠の若さを与えることができるエリクシールについて語っていました。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

偽医者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
人々はクアックからの医療アドバイスを信じないように注意すべきです。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

おべっか使い
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
彼は常に上司と同意していたおべっか使いとして知られていました。
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜂
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜂は花から蜜を集めました。
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

押し合い; 混雑した人々
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
サッカーの試合で押し合いがありました。
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

企業家精神のある
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
彼女は企業家精神のある若い起業家です。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

ワイナリー
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
彼らはフランスの有名なワイナリーを訪れました。
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

めまいを引き起こす
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
観光客はめまいを引き起こす崖から下を見ていました。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

調整された
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
彼女は批判に調整された反応を示しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

魅力的
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
その映画は魅力的で、観客は最後まで引き込まれていました。
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

リズム
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
音楽のリズムはみんなを踊りたくさせた。
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表する
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
彼のリーダーシップスタイルは新しい企業文化を体現しています。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。
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/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

地域プログラム
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
地域プログラムは蝶の保護についての意識を高めます。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

関与する
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
このプロジェクトは、いくつかの部署が一緒に働くことを含むでしょう。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
家の前に庭があります。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

雷鳴のような
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
教師の雷鳴のような声が騒々しい教室を静めた。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。