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C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部の
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
彼はひどい腹痛を訴えていました。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。
A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
私は宿題に助けが必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

派手な
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。
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。
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

放浪者 / 重い足取りで歩く
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
彼らは重いブーツを履いて森の中を歩きました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

歩道
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
子供たちは歩道で遊んでいました。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

重要でない
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
その詳細は主要な問題と比べて重要でないように思えた。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
画家はキャンバスに美しい風景を描きました。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
その小説は戦争の犠牲者の悲惨さを描いています。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

放送者
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
ブロードキャスターは試合を数百万の視聴者にライブ放送しました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

貿易
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
貿易協定は経済発展を促進します。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超えて; 定められた範囲を越える;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山々は地平線を越えて広がっていた。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

汚い; よごれた; 不快な; 道徳的に堕落した
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
料理後、台所は汚かった。
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

資格のある; 証明された
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
彼女は多くの経験を持つ資格のある医者です。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非公式な
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
非公式な結果は接戦を示しました。
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

花の開花期
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
庭は春に最盛期の花の開花期に達しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

エピソディック
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
彼女の芸術への興味はエピソディックで、何年もの間、来たり行ったりしていました。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

ペチコート
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
彼女はドレスの下に白いペティコートを着ていました。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

承認
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
その本は教会の正式な承認を得て出版されました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

欠席
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
会議への彼の欠席は皆に気づかれました。
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。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。
B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
紙を破らないように気をつけてください。
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

トルティーヤ
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
彼女は温かいトルティーヤに野菜を包みました。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

仮の; 不確かな
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
私たちは来週会うための仮の計画を立てました。
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖に関する
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
害虫の生殖サイクルは迅速な感染を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

強制
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

不可欠
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
夏の間に水分補給をすることは不可欠です。
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

ロボット支援手術
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
ロボット支援手術は人為的な誤りを減らします。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手錠
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

あなたの
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
あなたの本はテーブルの上にあります。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

応募者
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
応募者はそのポジションのために面接されました。
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准する
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
政府は貿易協定を批准しました。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

雌鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
雌鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守りました。
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。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

魅力的で洗練された
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーで全員に感銘を与えた洗練された紳士だった。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
旗は塔の上に置かれました。
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

満足のいく
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
テストの結果は満足のいくものでした。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

宿泊施設
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
ホテルは観光客のために快適な宿泊施設を提供します。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
独裁者は鉄の拳で国を支配した。
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。
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

頂点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
ノーベル賞を受賞することは彼女のキャリアのピークでした。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定機関はケースについて審議した。
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

ワニ
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
ワニはゆっくりと濁った水を進んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同根語
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
スペイン語の「madre」と英語の「mother」は同根語です。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自己満足
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の自己満足的なコメントは、みんなを不快にさせました。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

多くの
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
多くの学生が講義に参加しました。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

認める
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
彼女は自分のミスを認め、謝罪した。
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。