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B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深く; 強く; 深く
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く息を吸いました。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

無謀な
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
適切な装備なしで山に登るのは無謀だった。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商業
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
国際商業は近年顕著に拡大しています。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。
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 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

アトミック・ハビッツ
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
アトミック・ハビッツを育むことが長期的な成功に繋がる。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

店
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

切り替える
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
列車は別の線路に切り替えられました。
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

補助的
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
病院には緊急時用の補助電力発電機があります。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

価値の上昇
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
不動産は通常、時間の経過とともに価値が上昇します。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
彼女は無罪だと主張した。
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

規則と規定
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
規則と規定だけでは態度を変えることはできません。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的な; 攻撃的な
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
暴力的な嵐は沿岸地域に重大な損害を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

団結
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
人々の団結が勝利をもたらした。
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

送る
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
その会社は洪水の被害者に援助を発送しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

苗字 / あだ名
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
彼の苗字は文学界で広く知られている。
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教的な衣装
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式中に金色の聖衣を着ていた。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

場所
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
このカフェは湖の近くの素晴らしい場所にあります。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

乾燥ローズの花びら
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
デザートは乾燥ローズの花びらで飾られていました。
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
今朝、高速道路には多くの交通がありました。
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

ワクワクする
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
その旅は素晴らしい体験でした。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

嬉しい; 喜んでいる; 幸せ;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
こんなに長い時間が経った後、あなたに会えて嬉しいです。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

探偵
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒れる
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震で古い建物が倒れた。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

最近
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
私は最近新しいアパートに引っ越しました。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海上貿易は経済を促進する。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避難所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村人たちは嵐の間、寺院に避難した。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

集まり
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
私たちは先週末、家族の集まりに参加しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

介入主義
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央銀行の介入主義はインフレの安定に役立った。
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

ゼナンナ
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
ゼナンナは複雑な模様で美しく飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生のターメリック
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
カレーに生のターメリックをすりおろして、オーセンティックな風味を加えましょう。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

うっかり; ついうっかり; 誤って
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
彼女はコンピュータを掃除しているとき、重要なファイルをうっかり削除してしまった。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 優越性
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
教授は量子物理学の分野で名声を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

スチール
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
その建物は耐久性を確保するためにスチールで作られました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦の束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
農夫は肩に小麦の束を運んでいました。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行動
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
彼の会議での行動は非常にプロフェッショナルでした。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

恐怖 / 不安
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
インフレーションの脅威は政治的な恐怖に変わった。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

磨く / 徹底的に探す
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
彼女はキッチンを磨いて、ピカピカにしました。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

急ぎ; ラッシュ
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
コンサートのチケットを買うために急いでいました。
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

本当に
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
彼女は本当に家族を愛しています。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

機械
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
この洗濯機は非常に効率的です。
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

泥棒
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
泥棒は宝石店で盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

貝殻
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
漁師は一日の終わりを知らせるために貝殻を吹いた。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。