C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

住民

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新しい法律は地元の住民によって歓迎されました。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

Example

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。

A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

作り出す

Meaning

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

Example

Pollution creates environmental and health issues.

汚染は環境と健康問題を引き起こします。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

縁

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

会社は破産の縁に立っていた。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光沢のある

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

彼女は店で光沢のある雑誌を買いました。

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

不活性

Meaning

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

Example

The patient remained inert on the bed.

患者はベッドで動かずにじっとしていました。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食料

Meaning

Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.

Example

The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

旅行者たちは長い旅のために十分な食料を詰め込みました。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

その単語はラテン語から派生しています。

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。

C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝

Meaning

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

Example

He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.

彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

エゴイスト

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

彼女は彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼は利己的なエゴイストだったから。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

強奪する

Meaning

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

Example

The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.

ギャングは地元の店主からお金を強奪しようとした。

A1 noun /end/

End

終わり; 結末; 終了;

Meaning

the final part of something; termination or conclusion

Example

The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.

映画の終わりは予想外で、誰もが驚きました。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル

Meaning

a name or title

Example

The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.

その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

どちらか

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

今晩、私に電話するか、メールを送ることができます。

C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石が静かな池に波紋を作った。

C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の

Meaning

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.

Example

She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.

彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。

B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

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。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン

Meaning

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

Example

The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.

結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。

C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

ユーモアのある模倣

Meaning

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

Example

The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.

コメディアンは政治家の演説を模倣して観客を楽しませました。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。

C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数

Meaning

A number by which another number is divided.

Example

In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.

方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天気

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日、激しい雨が降ると予測しています。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ

Meaning

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

Example

His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.

彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支援

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

そのプロジェクトは、いくつかの主要な投資家から支援を受けました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水中

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

思い出す

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

鍵をどこに置いたか思い出せません。

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

リーダーの外国人恐怖症に関するコメントは、全国で憤りを引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

社会的に排除された人

Meaning

rejected by society; excluded person

Example

He felt like an outcast in his new school.

彼は新しい学校でアウトキャストのように感じていた。

C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

記憶の定着

Meaning

The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory

Example

Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.

睡眠は記憶の定着において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。

B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む

Meaning

to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose

Example

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

旅行者は新しい土地を探検するために朝早く出発した。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。

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。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

地図学

Meaning

The science or practice of drawing maps.

Example

She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.

彼女は大学で地図学を学び、地図のデザインを学びました。

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。

C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利な位置

Meaning

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

Example

From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.

この位置から、私たちは谷全体を見ることができました。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学

Meaning

The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.

Example

Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.

冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。

A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い

Meaning

having great weight; intense or severe

Example

The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.

重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。

C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

復讐

Meaning

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

Example

He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.

彼は自分を傷つけた者に復讐すると誓った。

C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する

Meaning

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

Example

If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.

不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。

C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人

Meaning

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

Example

Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.

彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏に山へ旅行しました。

B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

守る

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

弁護士は彼女のクライアントを守るために一生懸命働きました。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋の葉が木から落ちています。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力; 力強さ; 体力

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

定期的な運動は筋力を高めるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

トニック

Meaning

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

Example

A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.

暑い日には、レモネードが完璧なトニックでした。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

Example

The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。

A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸せ

Meaning

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

Example

She sent me an invitation to her wedding.

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。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛する

Meaning

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

Example

She decided to depilate her legs before the event.

彼女はイベントの前に足を脱毛することに決めました。

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute

Example

The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.

その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。

C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖

Meaning

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

Example

The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.

標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最大の; 極限

Meaning

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

Example

She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.

彼女は壊れやすいアイテムを扱うとき、最大の配慮を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

弁護できない

Meaning

not able to be protected or justified

Example

The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.

大臣の発言は公衆によって弁護できないとみなされました。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

何もない

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

彼女は心配することは何もない。

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

冒涜する

Meaning

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

Example

The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.

ヴァンダルたちは古代の寺院の壁をグラフィティで冒涜しました。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

Example

The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.

先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。

C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

Example

She had a blithe disregard for the rules.

彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面

Meaning

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

Example

They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.

彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

ボール

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

子供たちは公園でボールで遊びました。

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。

C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

フォールトトレランス

Meaning

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.

Example

Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.

フォールトトレランスは信頼性のあるシステムを保証します。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摂取する

Meaning

To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.

Example

The patient must ingest the medicine with water.

患者は水と一緒に薬を摂取する必要があります。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

教えられない

Meaning

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

Example

He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.

彼はとても頑固で、ほとんど教えられない状態だった。

C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ

Meaning

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

Example

Children built castles out of sand on the beach.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な

Meaning

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

Example

The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.

そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

セクション

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。