B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避難所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村人たちは嵐の間、寺院に避難した。

C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

ふさわしい

Meaning

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

Example

Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.

フォーマルな服装はその場の厳粛さにふさわしい。

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

キック; 足で蹴る

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

サッカー選手はペナルティエリアの外から強力なキックでゴールを決めました。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

厄介な人

Meaning

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

Example

The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.

そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

だます

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

詐欺師は嘘の約束で多くの人々をだました。

A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

尾

Meaning

the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom

Example

The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

犬は飼い主を見て嬉しそうに尾を振った。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する

Meaning

to cross or pass through each other

Example

The two roads intersect at the city center.

二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

住居侵入

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

泥棒は住居侵入で逮捕された。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

間接費

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

会社は利益を増やすために間接費を削減した。

C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

強欲

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

ネズミ

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

小さなネズミはキャビネットの後ろに隠れました。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝固

Meaning

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

Example

The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.

切り傷の後、血液はすぐに凝固しました。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。

C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

強化する

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

その会社は市場での位置を固めました。

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。

C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

Example

The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

クロノメーター

Meaning

An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.

Example

The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.

船乗りは海上で自分の位置を決めるためにクロノメーターに頼りました。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

汚す

Meaning

to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained

Example

He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.

彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。

C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)

Meaning

used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)

Example

It was a fucking disaster!

それはクソみたいな災害だった！

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック

Meaning

relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material

Example

The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.

光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。

B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

空飛ぶ車

Meaning

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

Example

Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.

空飛ぶ車はすぐに都市の交通渋滞の問題を解決できるでしょう。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ

Meaning

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety

Example

The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.

ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。

A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音楽的

Meaning

related to or consisting of music

Example

She has a very musical voice.

彼女は非常に音楽的な声を持っています。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。

C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

私の祖母は美味しいケーキを作ります。

C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

歓喜; 祝祭的な雰囲気;

Meaning

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

Example

The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.

結婚式のレセプションは喜び、笑い、楽しい祝賀で満たされていました。

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

アイデア; 概念; 提案

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.

彼女は会社の効率問題を解決するための素晴らしいアイデアを持っていました。

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

多様化する

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

アーティストはデザインを多様化するために異なる色合いを使いました。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

同行する

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

彼女は友達にコンサートに一緒に行ってほしいと頼んだ。

C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する

Meaning

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

Example

The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.

高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道徳

Meaning

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior

Example

The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.

物語の道徳は常に真実を話すことです。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは非凡で、すべての人を驚かせました

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

敗北主義者

Meaning

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Example

His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.

彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。

C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

結びの演説

Meaning

The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.

Example

The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.

政治家のペロレーションは、観客を熱狂的に拍手させました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

あなたの損失に同情します。

C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会職

Meaning

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

Example

The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.

司教は彼を裕福な教会職に任命しました。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。

C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的

Meaning

existing or operating within; inherent

Example

He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.

彼は道徳的価値が人間の本性に内在していると信じていました。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣言する

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

大統領は国民の日を宣言した。

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する

Meaning

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

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

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

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

友情; 優しさ

Meaning

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

Example

The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.

ホストのコーディアリティはすべてのゲストが歓迎され、快適に感じさせました。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

カーブ; 曲がり角

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

川の先に鋭いカーブがあります。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度計

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the intensity of light

Example

The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.

科学者は実験室で光を測定するためにフォトメーターを使用しました。

C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける

Meaning

to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately

Example

He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.

彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

子馬

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

農夫は若いコルトを鞍を受け入れるように訓練しました。

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

彼は20歳です。

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反論

Meaning

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

Example

He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.

彼は素早く反論した、彼が悪くないと言った。

C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主義

Meaning

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

Example

His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.

彼の若い理想主義は、彼を様々な社会正義運動に参加させる原動力となった。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。

C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

出かける前にドアをロックしてください。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制された

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

彼は自分の本当の感情を表現するにはあまりにも抑制されていた。

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

能力; スキル

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決する能力を持っています。

C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する

Meaning

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

Example

She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.

彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。

C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

遍在性

Meaning

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

Example

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.

スマートフォンの遍在性は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

やる気を起こさせる

Meaning

to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something

Example

The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.

コーチのスピーチはチームをチャンピオンにするためにモチベートしました。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

提供する

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

彼女は毎朝8時に朝食をサーブします。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

耐え難い

Meaning

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Example

The heat during the summer was insufferable.

夏の暑さは耐え難かった。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支払い

Meaning

the action or process of paying money for something

Example

The payment for the order was received yesterday.

注文の支払いは昨日受け取られました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

改装

Meaning

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Example

The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.

その企業は、モダンな外観のためにウェブサイトをリヴァンプすることを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠

Meaning

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

Example

The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.

古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。

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 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路

Meaning

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

Example

She walked down the aisle to find her seat.

彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。

C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

Example

The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す

Meaning

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

Example

The scandal overshadowed his achievements.

スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。