C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み

Meaning

the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching

Example

The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.

別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。

A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

魅力的

Meaning

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

Example

The garden looks very attractive in spring.

春には庭がとても魅力的に見えます。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

A1 adjective /red/

Red

赤

Meaning

having the color of blood or fire; of the color red

Example

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい赤いドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

監視

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府機関はサイバー脅威の監視を行っています。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手袋

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

彼女は寒さから手を守るために暖かい手袋をはめました。

A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

品質

Meaning

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Example

Quality assurance is vital in medical education.

品質保証は医学教育において重要です。

A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

同等

Meaning

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.

Example

Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.

ボーズはガリレオの同等者として見なされていました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。

C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力

Meaning

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

Example

His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.

チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

決定

Meaning

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

Example

Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.

時間内に正しい決定を下すことがプロジェクトの成功の鍵でした。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小さな装飾品

Meaning

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

Example

She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.

彼女はビーチマーケットで小さな装飾品をお土産として買った。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

キャベツ

Meaning

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart

Example

She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.

彼女は夕食のためにコールスローを作るために新鮮なキャベツを切った。

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

漁師

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

漁師は今日、川で大きな魚を三匹捕まえました。

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。

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 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁

Meaning

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

Example

The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する

Meaning

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

Example

The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.

伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。

C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡

Meaning

Of only average quality; not very good.

Example

The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.

その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。

A1 verb /pʊt/

put

置く

Meaning

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

Example

Please put the book on the table.

本をテーブルに置いてください。

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微積分

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

微積分は物理学と工学の高度な研究に不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

船から投げ捨てられ、岸に打ち寄せられた不要な物や品物

Meaning

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.

Example

The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチにはジェットサムが散乱していました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。

B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Example

Equality in education is a key goal.

教育における平等は重要な目標です。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

誰もいない

Meaning

no person; not anyone

Example

Nobody came to the party.

誰もパーティに来なかった。

C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning

an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others

Example

Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

大声で祝い

Meaning

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Example

The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.

ファンは勝利後に街で騒いでいました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ

Meaning

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

Example

Her deftness with words impressed the audience.

彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

矢はターゲットを貫通します。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

覆す / 判決を覆す

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

裁判所は前回の判決を覆すことに決めました。

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生計

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

彼は教師として生計を立てています。

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

農場主は新鮮な卵と肉のために庭で家禽を育てていました。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

再確認する

Meaning

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.

大統領は教育改革への取り組みを再確認した。

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

理解の範囲

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

量子物理学は私の理解を超えています。

B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

極端

Meaning

Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

Example

Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.

極端な気象パターンは生態系を乱します。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔性の

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

土壌は非常に多孔性で、すぐに水を排出します。

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者

Meaning

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Example

The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.

その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。

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。

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最高

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

彼女はクラスで最高の生徒です。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙生成論

Meaning

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

Example

The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.

この本は歴史を通じて異なる宇宙生成論の概説を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。

A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

オペラ

Meaning

a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines

Example

We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.

昨晩、劇場で美しいオペラを観ました。

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。

A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

楽しい、快適な

Meaning

giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction

Example

We had a pleasant evening at the park.

私たちは公園で楽しい夜を過ごしました。

C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

カボチャ

Meaning

a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried

Example

The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.

瓶型カボチャカレーは美味しくて栄養豊富でした。

C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

計算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

計算通信は私たちが情報を共有する方法を再構築しています。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない

Meaning

easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth

Example

His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.

彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

パーティー

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

私たちは誕生日パーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。

C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現

Meaning

A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.

Example

His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.

彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

Example

The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.

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。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

ハーブ

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

バジルはイタリア料理で人気のあるハーブです。

B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten

Example

He hooked the fish successfully.

彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な

Meaning

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

Example

The forest remains in a pristine condition.

その森は原始的な状態を保っています。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

催吐薬

Meaning

a substance that causes vomiting

Example

The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.

医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

ベルベット

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

ロイヤルカーテンは豊かな赤いベルベットで作られていました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

権利を奪う

Meaning

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

Example

The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.

新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

珍奇な現象

Meaning

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

Example

His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.

彼の立って寝る習慣は珍奇な現象と見なされていました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

喜んで、楽しんで

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

私は喜んで宿題を手伝います。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な

Meaning

feeling hopeless; in despair

Example

She felt despairing after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医は複雑な心臓手術を行いました。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不品な

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

彼は不品な発言で注意された。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

Example

The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.

その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

部隊

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

その部隊は行進しながら行進場を進んだ。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

suggest

提案する

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。

A2 verb əˈdres

address

取り組む

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

政府は学生政治の問題に取り組むべきです。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

激しく; 強く

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

夜通し激しく雨が降った。

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

単価性

Meaning

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

Example

Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

水素は化学反応においてその単価性によって特徴づけられています。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。

C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

エコトキシコロジー

Meaning

The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.

Example

Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.

エコトキシコロジーは農薬が野生動物に与える影響を研究しています。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム

Meaning

A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Example

The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.

合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。