B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。

B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する

Meaning

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

Example

The crisis helped unite the community.

危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。

B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

プール

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

頂点

Meaning

The highest point; the top or the apex.

Example

The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.

登山者は山の頂点に達しました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。

A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

空色

Meaning

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Example

Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

彼女の空色の目が太陽の光で輝いていた。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。

C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制する

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

恐怖は個人の成長を抑制する可能性があります。

B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

ぶんぶん音

Meaning

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

Example

The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.

エアコンの絶え間ないぶんぶん音が彼女が安らかに眠るのを助けました。

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。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

キス

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

Example

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

母親は赤ちゃんにおやすみなさいのキスをしました。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉納

Meaning

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

Example

She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.

彼女は教会で祈りとして奉納のキャンドルを灯しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

ガツガツ食べる

Meaning

to eat something quickly and greedily

Example

The children gobbled their food in minutes.

子供たちは数分で食べ物をガツガツ食べました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

非対称

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

その建物のデザインは非対称であり、珍しいです。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

喉が渇いた

Meaning

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Example

I am very thirsty after running in the heat.

暑さで走った後、私はとても喉が渇いています。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

磁器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物館は中国の古代のポーセリンの花瓶を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

違反

Meaning

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

Example

The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.

学生は学校の規則の軽微な違反で罰せられました。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

Example

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

Example

The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆発的

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

議論の後、状況は爆発的になった。

B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸せ

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

Example

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

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。

C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

Example

The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.

カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。

C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する

Meaning

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Example

They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.

彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。

C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の

Meaning

Not operating normally or properly.

Example

The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.

機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

メサ

Meaning

An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.

Example

The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.

ハイカーたちは砂漠の床から突き出たメサを賞賛するために立ち寄りました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界

Meaning

the worldwide body or community of Christians

Example

The news spread quickly across Christendom.

そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

激怒した

Meaning

Extremely angry.

Example

The customer became irate after waiting for hours.

顧客は何時間も待った後、激怒しました。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外

Meaning

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

ほとんどの学生は試験に合格しましたが、例外的に数人の欠席者がいました。

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

村のオキュリストは、さまざまな目の病気を治療することで知られていました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立

Meaning

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

Example

There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.

会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。

B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

模様 / パターン

Meaning

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

Example

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.

そのドレスには美しい花柄のパターンがありました。

C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動

Meaning

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

Example

After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.

何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

魅力的だが手の届かない

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

新鮮なパンの魅力的な香りがベーカリーを満たした。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言

Meaning

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

Example

He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.

彼は地元の方言でスピーチをしたので、誰でも理解できました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。

B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猟

Meaning

the activity of chasing and killing wild animals

Example

Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.

狩猟は多くの国で厳格に規制されています。

B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸せ

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な

Meaning

having the form or attributes of a human

Example

The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.

その像は人間のような形をしていた。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

彼らは川の近くの小さな木の小屋に住んでいました。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘着性のある

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency.

Example

The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.

樹液はべたべたした質感で、彼の手にくっついていた。

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。

B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

革新的なツール

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

教師は教室での学習を向上させるために革新的なツールを使用します。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

賢明でない

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

すべてのお金を1つの会社に投資するのは賢明でないことです。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる

Meaning

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

Example

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.

スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

干渉者

Meaning

A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.

Example

He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.

彼はプライベートな家族の集まりで干渉者のように感じた。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

再調整する, 調整し直す

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

会社は市場に適応するために戦略を再調整する必要があった。

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。

C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

自分の尊厳を損ねて何かをする

Meaning

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

Example

The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.

王は平民に返答することをしなかった。

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鯨

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

シロナガスクジラは、地球上でこれまでに知られている最大の動物です。

C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和

Meaning

The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed

Example

The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.

市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する

Meaning

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

育成

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

良い教師は学生の創造性を育む上で重要な役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

湧昇流

Meaning

An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.

Example

Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.

湧昇流は海面へ栄養分を運ぶ。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

彼女はディナーの招待を断った。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸運な

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

彼女は事故で怪我をすることなく逃げることができて幸運だった。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山の噴火は、何千人もの人々にその地域から避難するよう強制した。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的

Meaning

pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way

Example

Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.

彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。

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。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する

Meaning

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

Example

The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.

マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。

C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

不器用

Meaning

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

Example

His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.

彼の不器用なコメントはディナーパーティーで皆を困らせた。

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危険な

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危険な汚染物質は健康リスクを増加させます。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ドアや引き出しの丸い取っ手; 機械の小さな丸いスイッチ

Meaning

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Example

He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.

彼は古い木の扉を開けるために真鍮のノブを回した。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然な, 自動的

Meaning

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

Example

His instinctive reaction saved his life.

彼の本能的な反応は彼の命を救った。

A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

ライトグリーン

Meaning

a pale shade of green color; not dark green

Example

She wore a light green dress to the garden party.

彼女はガーデンパーティーにライトグリーンのドレスを着て行きました。

A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

ティーンエイジャー

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.

ティーンエイジャーは友達と一緒に過ごすのが好きです。

C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨げる

Meaning

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

Example

The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.

強い雨が私たちの旅行計画を妨げました。

A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

金融家

Meaning

a person who manages large amounts of money or investments

Example

The financier advised the company on its investments.

金融家は会社に投資に関するアドバイスをしました。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

invalidity

無効性

Meaning

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

Example

The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.

裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。

A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品

Meaning

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

Example

Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.

彼女の作品は世界中の博物館で展示されています。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

収穫

Meaning

the process or period of gathering crops

Example

Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.

農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航海; 海上旅行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船の大西洋を越える航海は2週間かかりました。