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B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

名誉教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
彼は大学の名誉教授です。
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

優生学的
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世紀初頭、一部の科学者は優生学的な政策を支持した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

陽気な
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
彼らは祝賀会の後、陽気な気分で一緒に歩いていた。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

モカシン
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
彼は外に出る前に快適なモカシンを履きました。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望させる
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
私はパフォーマンスであなたを失望させたくない。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

好き
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
私は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

決断力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
危機の際、彼の決断力が会社を救った。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

ベースボール
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
彼はテレビで野球の試合を見るのが好きです。
A1 noun /mæn/

man

男性
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
その男性は子供が通りを渡るのを手伝いました。
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
バスケットには八つのリンゴがあります。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女性議長
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
彼女は長年の経験の後、その会社の女性議長に選ばれた。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
私たちは海岸沿いに車を走らせ、景色を楽しみました。
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

グリルする
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
彼女は鶏肉を金色に焼くまで焼いた。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

陰極
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
カソードはチューブ内で電子を放出します。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
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?
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

婚約する
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

サポーター
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
彼女は地元の動物シェルターの強力なサポーターです。
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

小さなボウル
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
彼女は小さなボウルにスープを盛りました。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

噴水
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
公園の噴水は多くの訪問者を引き寄せます。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

テレビ
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
毎晩、テレビでお気に入りの番組を見ています。
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

増加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
教育に対する認識を高めることが必要です。
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。
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。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

環境運動
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
環境運動は汚染の削減と生態系の保護に焦点を当てています。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防士
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
消防士は燃える建物から家族を救いました。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。
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。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

信頼できる
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
信頼できるシステムは効率を確保します。
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要な繰り返し
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
'それは起こるかもしれないし、起こらないかもしれない'というフレーズはトートロジーです。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

控えめな
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

野蛮人; 無礼な人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
その裕福なビジネスマンは実際には他の人々に対して敬意を示さなかった野蛮人でした。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
リーダーは危機を見事な冷静さで対処しました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保証
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
そのノートパソコンには2年間の保証が付いています。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本質的, 自然な
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
創造性は偉大なアーティストの内在的な資質です。
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

不法な
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
警察は不法な麻薬取引を閉鎖しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略記号
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
作家は引用部分が省略されたことを示すために省略記号を使用しました。
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

団結
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
人々の団結が勝利をもたらした。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

サイコパス的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
その映画は共感を持たないサイコパス的な殺人者を描いていました。
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感覚中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故後、患者の感覚中枢はぼやけていた。
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗う
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
食事の前に手を洗ってください。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

無思慮な
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
彼がそんな失礼なコメントをするのは無思慮なことでした。
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。
B1 verb /fel/

fell

倒す, 伐採する
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
木こりたちは今日、森の中でいくつかの木を倒しました。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

少年
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
その若い少年は店で父親を手伝った。
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。
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

繰り返し; 何度も
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
彼は宿題について何度も助けを求めました。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

接続する
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
ソーシャルメディアは私たちが他の人と接続するのを助けます。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

骨に変わった、硬直した
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
その会社は、革新に抵抗する硬直した管理構造を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。