B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

たんぱく質

Meaning

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

Example

Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。

B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する

Meaning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Example

He dumped all the trash into the bin.

彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。

C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官

Meaning

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

Example

The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.

外交官は交渉を巧みに取り扱いました。

C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的

Meaning

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

Example

The court’s decision has precedential value.

裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

徳のある; 正義の; 道徳的に優れた;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

彼女はその徳のある性格と正直な取引で知られています。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

犯罪者は裕福なビジネスマンを誘拐しました。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴

Meaning

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

Example

The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.

農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する

Meaning

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

Example

He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.

彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

予知

Meaning

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

Example

Her prescience about market trends saved the company.

彼女の市場動向に対する予見は会社を救った。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

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。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。

A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故

Meaning

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Example

Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.

安全対策は事故を防ぐことを目的としています。

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救急車

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

救急車は数分で事故現場に到着しました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二項対立

Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

伝統と現代の二分法はよく議論されます。

C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

吐き気

Meaning

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

Example

The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.

ボートの動きがひどいナウジアを引き起こしました。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す

Meaning

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度

Meaning

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

Example

The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.

中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

識別する

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

容疑者を特定できますか？

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛

Meaning

an expression of praise or approval

Example

The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.

俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

輸出

Meaning

to send goods or services to another country for sale

Example

The company exports cars to many countries.

その会社は多くの国に車を輸出しています。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

強力な

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

その強力な川は国の中心を流れている。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

ひまわり

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

ひまわり畑は明るい日差しの中で素晴らしく見えました。

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

規則を守ることが委員会に印象を与えました。

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力; 力強さ; 体力

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

定期的な運動は筋力を高めるのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

派手で色鮮やかな、または自信に満ちた

Meaning

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

Example

His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.

彼の派手なスタイルはパーティーで皆の注目を集めました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置

Meaning

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Example

The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.

明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

確認する

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

ホテルはメールで予約を確認します。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ

Meaning

Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.

Example

The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.

登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天気

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日、激しい雨が降ると予測しています。

C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表する

Meaning

to represent or be a typical example of something

Example

His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.

彼のリーダーシップスタイルは新しい企業文化を体現しています。

C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚

Meaning

the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types

Example

The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.

その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。

C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること

Meaning

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

Example

His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.

彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕する

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察は長い追跡の後、泥棒を捕まえることに成功した。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的

Meaning

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

Example

The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.

この本は精神的欲望と肉体的欲望の間の対立を探ります。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子

Meaning

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Example

The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.

先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

産業革命

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

産業革命は生産プロセスにおける変化を示しました。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。

C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患

Meaning

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

Example

The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.

その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。

C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き

Meaning

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

Example

The duck waddled across the yard.

カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率

Meaning

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Example

Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。

C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治

Meaning

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

Example

The people revolted against the era of despotism.

人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない

Meaning

So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive

Example

The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.

彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な

Meaning

impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

Example

For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.

多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

執拗

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

彼女は執拗な決意で成功を収めました。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然の

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火事は偶然の火花によって引き起こされました。

C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

衣料品商

Meaning

a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.

Example

The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.

町の衣料品商は店の窓に素晴らしいスーツを展示しました。

C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)

Meaning

A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.

Example

The knife was made from sharp obsidian.

ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。

B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然の大きな音; 強い衝撃や打撃

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

ドアが大きな音を立てて閉まり、皆を起こしました。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心

Meaning

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Example

After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.

何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲しみ、哀しみ、痛み

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の悲しみは明らかでした。

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。

A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

ルール

Meaning

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

Example

The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.

先生は生徒にクラスのルールに従うように注意しました。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人組

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

ジャズトリオはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

A2 adjective /duː/

Due

期日; 予想される; 計画された

Meaning

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

Example

The assignment is due tomorrow.

課題は明日締め切りです。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排出

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

炭素排出は世界中で増加しています。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

誰

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晩パーティーに誰が来ますか？

C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

古代の弦楽器の一種

Meaning

A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.

Example

The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.

ミュージシャンは室内楽のコンサートで古いヴィオールを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

脅威

Meaning

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat

Example

The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.

その無謀な運転手は道路のすべての人々にとって脅威だった。

C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー

Meaning

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.

アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一気に飲む

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

彼は長い一日の後、ビールを一気に飲んだ。

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。

C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困

Meaning

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

Example

The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.

難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

Example

The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。