B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

論争的

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

ひざまずく

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

騎士は王の前でひざまずいた。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。

C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

借金を取り立てる

Meaning

to demand payment of a debt persistently

Example

The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のためにテナントに何度も支払いを求めました。

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。

C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

馬術の

Meaning

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

Example

She won several equestrian competitions.

彼女は複数の馬術競技で優勝しました。

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

彼の服は泥で汚れていた。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要な; 必須の

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

この仕事には良いコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

Example

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

タバコ

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

健康問題後にタバコをやめた。

C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

再生

Meaning

the action or process of becoming young or fresh again

Example

The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.

雨の後、森は再生の兆しを見せました。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

陰鬱

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

雰囲気は突然陰鬱になった。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

不器用

Meaning

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

Example

The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.

そのティーンエイジャーは大きすぎるスーツを着て不器用に感じた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

鋭い

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

彼は鋭い読者で、微細な詳細に気づきます。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向

Meaning

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.

話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

応答する

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

彼女は彼に微笑み、彼は温かい抱擁で応じた。

C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

磨く

Meaning

to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something

Example

The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.

作業員たちは古い剣を磨き、それが新しいかのように輝くまでしました。

C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること

Meaning

Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.

Example

YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.

YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。

C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する

Meaning

to surrender or give in after resisting

Example

The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.

軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

蜂蜜

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

私はお茶に蜂蜜を加えるのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

Example

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な

Meaning

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

Example

The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.

肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。

C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い

Meaning

A petty quarrel or annoyance.

Example

They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.

彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

偽善者; 嘘つき; 偽りの人

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

他人に誠実を求めて自分は嘘をつくのは偽善者だ。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。

B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

Example

From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.

彼の視点から見ると、その状況は絶望的でした。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。

A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

発表された

Meaning

To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Example

The mission was announced publicly.

ミッションは公開で発表されました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血する

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

Example

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

看護師はすぐに切り傷からの出血を止めました。

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

間違いない

Meaning

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.

彼女の判断は財務問題において間違いないように見えた。

C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

Example

The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.

その治療法は病気の治癒に効果がありませんでした。

C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

菌類

Meaning

a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

Example

Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.

菌類は自然界で有機物を分解する重要な役割を果たします。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反証する

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

科学者は古い理論を反証するために一生懸命働いた。

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

チケット

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

彼はコンサートのチケットを買いました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す

Meaning

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example

The wind disarranged her hair.

風が彼女の髪を乱した。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

マス

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

レインボートラウトはスポーツフィッシングの中で人気があります。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好戦的

Meaning

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

Example

His speech was full of truculence and threats.

彼の演説は好戦的で脅しに満ちていた。

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

年次

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

その会社は毎年年次総会を開きます。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

不明確

Meaning

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

Example

The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.

指示が不明確だったので、私は説明を求めました。

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

突然のニュースはコミュニティ全体を動揺させた。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

ボードヴィル

Meaning

A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.

Example

The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.

ボードヴィルショーにはコメディアン、マジシャン、ダンサーが含まれていました。

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

トン

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

トラックは市場に1トンのリンゴを運んだ。

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。

C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

頑固

Meaning

Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.

Example

He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.

彼は論理的な議論にもかかわらず頑固なままでいた。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する

Meaning

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Example

The company hopes to double its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

道徳的で自己満足な

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Example

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

彼は皆のマナーを直すとき、プリギッシュに見えた。

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ

Meaning

Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.

Example

His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.

彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守護神

Meaning

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

Example

Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.

アテナはアテネの守護神と見なされていました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸せ

Meaning

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

Example

The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声で抗議する

Meaning

to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently

Example

The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.

抗議者たちは不公平な法律に反対して声高に叫んだ。

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

場所

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

水素バス

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

水素バスは大気汚染を減らします。

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

和解する, 調和する

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

彼らは開かれたコミュニケーションを通じて自分たちの違いを和解しようとしました。

A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声で

Meaning

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

Example

He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.

彼はみんなに聞こえるように大声で話した。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。

B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

タージ・マハル

Meaning

A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.

Example

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.

タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。

C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの

Meaning

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example

The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.

銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

木々は秋に美しく見え、カラフルな葉が落ちています。

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

発声

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

彼女は自分の不満について非常に発声していました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

形作られた

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

彫刻は人間の姿のように形作られていました。

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨張

Meaning

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

Example

The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.

患者は腹痛と膨張感を訴えました。

C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡

Meaning

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

Example

The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.

パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

統合的外交は同盟を強化する。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

受話器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

彼女は電話に出るために受話器を取った。

C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道

Meaning

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

ワクチン

Meaning

a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease

Example

The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.

COVID-19ワクチンは重篤な病気を減少させるのに役立っています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。