B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

快適に

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

彼女はお気に入りの椅子に快適に座っていました。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。

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 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。

B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁

Meaning

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

Example

Language barriers can make communication difficult.

言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

裕福な; 金持ちの; 繁栄した

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

裕福な実業家は慈善活動に何百万ドルも寄付しました。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

すぐに

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

彼はすぐにメッセージに返事をした。

B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Example

The lecture was very dull and boring.

その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

タイミング

Meaning

the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

Example

Good timing is essential in business negotiations.

ビジネス交渉では、良いタイミングが重要です。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

まず

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。

B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

示す

Meaning

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

Example

The red light indicates that you should stop.

赤い信号は停止すべきことを示しています。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

人工システムは産業を変革しています。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

運動は権利の保護に集中しました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。

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 /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山道は霧の朝に危険でした。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。

B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

トルティーヤ

Meaning

A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.

Example

She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.

彼女は温かいトルティーヤに野菜を包みました。

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 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー

Meaning

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

Example

She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内面的

Meaning

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

Example

She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.

彼女は最良の友達に内面的な思いを共有しました。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。

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 /dæm/

damn

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる

Meaning

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

Example

Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.

雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。

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。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

意図する

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

私はこのプロジェクトを明日までに終わらせるつもりです。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

明らかにする

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

調査は真実を明らかにした。

B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

物語

Meaning

a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true

Example

The old man told a tale of his adventures.

その老人は冒険の物語を話した。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

居心地の良い

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

雨の日に小さな居心地の良いカフェで座っていました。

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避難所

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

ハイカーたちは大雨の間、洞窟の中に避難所を見つけた。

B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

詳細

Meaning

Having many details; very thorough.

Example

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

報告書は状況の詳細な分析を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

価値; 価格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

このアンティークの花瓶は私たちの家族にとって大きな感情的価値があります。

B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン

Meaning

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

Example

She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.

彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

便利な；使いやすい；実用的な;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新しいショッピングモールは私たちの家族にとってとても便利です。

B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

リズム

Meaning

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

Example

The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.

音楽のリズムはみんなを踊りたくさせた。

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 ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

環境的な

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。

B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福

Meaning

an injury to the body or to harm someone

Example

He received a deep wound on his arm.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

アップグレード

Meaning

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

Example

We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.

私たちはソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップグレードすることに決めました。

B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

過失; 欠陥; 失敗

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune

Example

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

その事故は車のブレーキシステムの故障が原因で発生しました。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

状況

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

通常の状況では、彼女はもう到着しているはずです。

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

トン

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

トラックは市場に1トンのリンゴを運んだ。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

熱帯雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は数百万種の生物の家です。

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 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

ゴシップする

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

彼らは隣人についてゴシップするのが好きです。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

費用; 支出;

Meaning

the cost required for something; money spent on something

Example

The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.

出張費用は会社が負担しました。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸せ

Meaning

the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health

Example

Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.

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 /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。

B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設

Meaning

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

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。

B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多様性; 種類

Meaning

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

Example

The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.

レストランは多彩な国際料理を提供しています。

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

長老

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

私たちは常に年長者を尊敬しなければなりません。

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

サメは海の強力な捕食者です。

B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

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 /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

著者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

その著者は、彼女のベストセラー小説を書くのに3年を費やしました。

B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

要素

Meaning

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

Example

Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

信頼は強い関係の重要な要素です。

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

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。

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

重要な

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

フェイルオーバーは信頼性にとって重要です。

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 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 verb pres

press

押す. 圧力。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

マシンを操作するためにしっかり押してください。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女性議長

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

彼女は長年の経験の後、その会社の女性議長に選ばれた。

B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

アトラクション; 引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

この博物館はこの都市の観光客の主なアトラクションです。

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

質量

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参加者

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

参加者は息をのむような景色を楽しむでしょう。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

このように

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

インストールする

Meaning

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

Example

He installed the new software on his computer.

彼はコンピュータに新しいソフトウェアをインストールしました。

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 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の

Meaning

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

Example

They built a resort in a coastal area.

彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

スキップする

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

彼は朝食をスキップして、仕事に直接行くことに決めました。

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。

B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

タイマー

Meaning

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

Example

He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.

彼は作業を完了するために、30分のタイマーをセットした。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。

B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

フレーズ

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

彼は会議で記憶に残るフレーズを言った。

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

イニシアティブ

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

NASAの月面への人類を戻すイニシアティブは野心的です。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

懐中電灯／松明

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

暗闇の中で道を見つけるには、トーチを使いましょう。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。

B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。