B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

証拠

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

探偵は容疑者の有罪の証拠を提示しました。

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。

B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

意思決定

Meaning

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

Example

The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.

CEOの意思決定は、会社の成功にとって重要でした。

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

山積み

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

彼はテーブルの上に本を山積みにしました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

評価

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

評価プロセスは公平性を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手書き

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

彼女の手書きはとてもきれいで読みやすいです。

B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保証する

Meaning

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example

He assured her that everything would be fine.

彼はすべてがうまくいくと彼女に確信を与えた。

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

価値がある; 重要な

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

その絵画は非常に価値があり、何百万ドルもの価値がある。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

オンラインショッピングの便利さは、製品を購入する方法を変えました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

歩道

Meaning

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

Example

She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.

彼女はバス停まで歩道を歩いた。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

経験豊富な

Meaning

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

Example

She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.

彼女は経験豊富な教師で、困難な生徒を扱う方法を知っています。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

彼はその協会の元会長です。

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

その会社は環境意識を促進しています。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔

Meaning

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Example

They stayed in a remote village during their trip.

彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。

B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

適切に

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

彼は間違いを避けるために仕事を正しく行いました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

生の

Meaning

Not cooked; in a raw state.

Example

Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.

生肉を食べるのは危険です。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修正する

Meaning

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

Example

She had to revise her essay before submission.

彼女は提出前にエッセイをリヴァイズする必要があった。

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。

B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣

Meaning

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person

Example

The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.

ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している

Meaning

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

Example

The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.

旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

彼は私のクラスの仲間です。

B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

Example

The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.

学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

明らかに;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

明らかに、会議は来週に延期されたようです。

B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

癒す

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

時間がすべての傷を癒す。

B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主に

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

彼女は主に財務の管理を担当しています。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

報酬

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

彼は失くした財布を返したことで報酬を受け取りました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

喜んで、楽しんで

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

私は喜んで宿題を手伝います。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消費する

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

1人の人は年間約20キロのプラスチックを消費します。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業

Meaning

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家

Meaning

a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

Example

The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.

投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

試験

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。

B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列

Meaning

a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence

Example

We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.

映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。

B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等

Meaning

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Example

Equality in education is a key goal.

教育における平等は重要な目標です。

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

告発する

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

彼女は彼を財布を盗んだことで告訴した。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

創造; 作品

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

アーティストの最新の創作は現代アートギャラリーに展示されました。

B1 verb /spred/

spread

広める

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

そのニュースは町中に素早く広まりました。

B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ

Meaning

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it

Example

He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.

彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

養子を迎える

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Example

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

彼らは孤児院から子供を養子にすることに決めました。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

プロフィール

Meaning

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Example

He updated his profile on the company website.

彼は会社のウェブサイトでプロフィールを更新しました。

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

地域プログラム

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

地域プログラムは蝶の保護についての意識を高めます。

B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

エントリー; 登録

Meaning

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

Example

His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.

競技へのエントリーは締め切り直前に提出されました。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晩、日本で強い地震が発生しました。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

忍耐

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

大きな目標を追いかけるときには忍耐が必要です。

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

衝突

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

彼はドアに偶然ぶつかった。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

掛け算

Meaning

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

Example

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.

細菌は温暖な条件で急速に増殖します。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。

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。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

恥ずかしい; 気まずい; 屈辱的な

Meaning

causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating

Example

It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.

彼女の名前を忘れたとき、それは恥ずかしかったです。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

エクスプレス列車

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

エクスプレス・トレインは通常の半分の時間で目的地に到着しました。

B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上部

Meaning

higher in position or rank

Example

The upper floor of the building is under renovation.

建物の上の階は改装中です。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妬; うらやましい; 誰かの注意や愛情を所有しようとすること

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

彼女は友達が昇進したときに嫉妬を感じた。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X線; レントゲン

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

医者は骨を調べるためにレントゲンを撮った。

B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独

Meaning

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

Example

She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.

新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

ウイルス

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

コンピュータは危険なウイルスに感染していました。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。

B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

講義

Meaning

an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college

Example

The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.

教授は歴史について興味深いレクチャーを行いました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。

B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

傾向がある/世話をする

Meaning

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

Example

She tends to wake up early in the morning.

彼女は朝早く起きる傾向があります。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用の; 使われていない

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

この古い館には未使用の部屋がたくさんあります。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

バックアップ

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

重要なファイルのバックアップを取ることを確認してください。

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。

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

キャンペーン

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

環境キャンペーンは気候変動に対する意識を効果的に高めました。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

妊娠している; 意味深い

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

彼女は三ヶ月妊娠していることを発表しました。

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

魅力的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

ベーカリーの窓にチョコレートケーキがとても魅力的に見えた。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities

Example

She felt confident about her performance in the exam.

彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

親切は真のリーダーシップの特徴です。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

子供っぽい; 子供のような振る舞いだが大人には不適切

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

会議中の彼の子供っぽい行動はかなり恥ずかしいものでした。