prolong
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN 英語 BN ベンガル語 HI ヒンディー語 ES スペイン語 FR フランス語 DE ドイツ語 RU ロシア語 ZH 中国語 JA 日本語
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延長する
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
健康的な食事は寿命を延ばすのに役立ちます。
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

面白い; 変な; おかしい;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせた面白いジョークを言いました。
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

ホッケー
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
彼は代表チームのためにホッケーをします。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不死の
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
伝説では英雄は不死の存在だとされる。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

訓練
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
彼女は昨年、看護師としての訓練を完了しました。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

筋骨格障害
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
デ・クヴェルヴァン症候群は一般的な筋骨格障害です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
指示が理解できますか?
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

喜び
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
勝利後、多くの喜びがありました。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

燃えるような; 熱心な; 怒りっぽい
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
彼女はすぐに燃えるような性格で、すぐに怒る。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参加者
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
マラソンの参加者は皆、メダルを受け取りました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
激しい雨が村に洪水を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

スタジオ
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
歌手はスタジオで新しい曲を録音しました。
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

鏡
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
彼女は鏡の中で自分を見ました。
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

テープ
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
この箱を封をするためにテープが必要です。
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

取り消し
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
裁判所は彼のライセンスの取り消しを命じました。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
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。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

不快な臭い
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工場からの不快な臭いが近隣一帯に広がった。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

論文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

イライラした
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
同じ質問を繰り返し聞かれると、彼はイライラしてきた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

無作法
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーのゲストを驚かせました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

高度
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者たちは数時間の登攀後、高い高度に達しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

最近
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
最近、多くの人々がオンラインショッピングを好むようになった。
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。
B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

進める
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
彼女はキャリアを進めるために一生懸命勉強した。
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

突出部
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
屋根のオーバーハングは夏に日陰を提供します。
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列車
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列車は洪水の被害者のために食料と医療物資を運んできました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

財政的な
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
彼らはビジネスが失敗した後、財政的な困難に直面しました。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

尊敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
多くの文化が祖先に対して尊敬を示します。
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

受取人
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
彼女はその名誉ある賞の受取人でした。
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

口を開けて見つめる
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
観客は驚くべき魔法のトリックを見て口を開けていました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

見知らぬ人やゲストに対して親切で歓迎する; ゲストを受け入れることに寛大である
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
地元の人々は観光客にとても親切でした。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
酸素は二原子分子です。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
集中はどんなスキルでも習得するための鍵です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

生産量
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
気候変動は農業の生産量を減少させます。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冷たさ
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
彼の声には明確な冷たさがあった。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分的な影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月のペヌンブラが地球上に薄暗い影を作り出しました。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

鳴き声
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

心配
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
彼女は迫る試験について心配していた。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

ブレスレット
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
彼女は誕生日のプレゼントとして金のブレスレットをもらった。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
チームは迅速に派遣されました。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

観客
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
パフォーマンス後、観客は大きな拍手を送った。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。
A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永遠
Meaning
For all future time; for always.
Example
She promised to love him forever.
彼女は永遠に彼を愛すると約束した。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。