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B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

不運; ラッキーでない
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
彼は勝つシュートを外して不運だった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

ますます
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸散
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸散は水循環と植物の成長において重要な役割を果たします。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

パスポート
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
彼女は海外旅行の前にパスポートを更新した。
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

食べられる
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
ピクニックバスケットにはおいしい食べられる食べ物が詰まっていた。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑発する
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
彼は対戦相手をミスを犯させるために挑発しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇う
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
その会社は来月新しい従業員を雇う予定です。
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

現れる
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
重大な健康危機が汚染から現れる。
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

東洋の
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
彼女は大学で東洋哲学を学びました。
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。
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表現的な
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
彼女は友達に対してとても表現的だった。
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄い; 細い
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
彼女は寒い天気で薄いジャケットを着ていました。
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形態学
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
形態学は、単語の構造とその形成方法を研究します。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

モラトリアム
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府は新しい鉱鉱許可に対してモラトリアムを発表しました。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

映画
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
彼らは週末に一緒に映画を見ました。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

達成
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
大学を卒業することは彼女の最大の達成でした。
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

正当化
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

異常
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
彼女は予想外の優しさで話し、皆を驚かせました。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
交渉は行き詰まりました。
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 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

守護者; 後見人
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
この布は水と汚れに強いです。
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

口を尖らせる
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
おもちゃをもらえなかったとき、子供は口を尖らせることを始めた。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

イライラさせる
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
彼の絶え間ないハミングが部屋の中でみんなをイライラさせ始めた。
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

緑青
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
古い像は長年の雨にさらされた後、緑青で覆われていた。
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

通常
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
彼女は通常、午前9時に仕事に到着します。
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。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
指示に慎重に従ってください。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

臆病
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
リーダーは反対に直面したとき、臆病だと批判されました。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
旅行者は長い旅の後、小さな宿屋で休憩しました。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

皿
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

グッピー
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

変動性
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
株式市場の変動性は投資を危険にする。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

不規則な
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
嵐のせいで彼は不規則な眠りをしていた。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在; 生物; 存在の状態
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
すべての人間は尊敬と尊厳に値する。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

キルト
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
祖母は私のベッドのためにカラフルなパッチで美しいキルトを作りました。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
それは規則の明らかな違反でした。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
デザインは、調和の取れた形態の三重性を示しています。
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。
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

詩句
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
彼女は結婚式のために美しい詩句を書きました。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

自体
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
そのアイデア自体は悪くないが、改善が必要だ。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表現する
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
彼女は受けた助けに感謝の気持ちを表現しました。
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力、衝撃の跡
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
努力のおかげで、彼は成功を収めました。
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

よろけて歩く
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
彼は足首をひねった後、部屋をよろよろと歩いた。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星の
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学者は恒星時を使用して星の位置を追跡します。
A2 verb əˈdres

address

取り組む
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
政府は学生政治の問題に取り組むべきです。
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

ワックス
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
彼女は古い手紙を封印するためにキャンドルのワックスを使いました。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

提案する
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。