B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

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。

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

傷つける

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

長時間座っていたので、背中が痛いです。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

時代

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

ルネサンスは大きな芸術的および文化的業績の時代でした。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。

C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗濯する / 不法に得たお金の出所を隠す

Meaning

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

Example

She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.

彼女は日曜日にすべての汚れた衣服を洗いました。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線

Meaning

The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

Example

The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.

望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同義語

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

'コウモリ'という言葉は、動物またはスポーツ用品を意味することができるため、同義語です。

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。

C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬

Meaning

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Example

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。

A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

幸せ

Meaning

A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.

Example

The sky turned gray before the storm.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。

A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

情報

Meaning

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

Example

The website provides useful information about travel destinations.

このウェブサイトは旅行先に関する有用な情報を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

ニュースレター

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

その会社は毎週社員にニュースレターを送ります。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

陽子はお互いに反発し合う。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

テーシス

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.

彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困

Meaning

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example

The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.

その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。

A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

どちらも〜ない

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

マネージャーもアシスタントも会議に出席できなかった。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微細な

Meaning

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

Example

The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.

そのエラーは非常に微細で、結果に影響を与えることはありませんでした。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

ヤシの木

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

ヤシの木は私たちが食べるのが好きな甘い果物を生産します。

C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

土を耕す

Meaning

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

Example

The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.

農家は種を植える前に土をスカリファイしました。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定

Meaning

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

Example

The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.

公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

嘔吐する

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

患者は薬を服用後、嘔吐し始めました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

序文

Meaning

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

Example

The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.

その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。

C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遺伝的; 先祖から受け継がれた

Meaning

passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors

Example

The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.

遺伝性疾患は世代を超えて受け継がれました。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

始まり

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

物語の始まりはとても興味深かった。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

頑固

Meaning

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

Example

He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.

彼は進歩の頑固な反対者であり続けた。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

まだら模様の

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

その斑猫は体中に黒と白の斑点がありました。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

裏切りの

Meaning

deceitful and untrustworthy

Example

The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.

スパイは裏切りの行動で処刑されました。

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

織る

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

彼女は美しいカーペットを織ることを学びました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱; 病気; 衰弱

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

高齢で多くの病気を抱えていても、彼は精神的に鋭く、警戒心を持ち続けました。

C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する

Meaning

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

Example

The editor emended the manuscript before publication.

編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

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 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

未熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

未熟なインターンは最初の日にいくつかの間違いをしました。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

戻る

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

システムは更新後、元の設定に戻ります。

C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な

Meaning

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

Example

The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.

従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。

C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス

Meaning

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Example

The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.

その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。

C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Example

The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を混乱させました。

B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

花嫁

Meaning

a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.

美しい花嫁は白いウェディングドレスを着て通路を歩いた。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

いたずら好きな人

Meaning

A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.

Example

The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.

小さなラプスカリオンは兄の靴をいたずらで隠した。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

タオル

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

シャワーの後、彼女は柔らかいタオルで自分を包みました。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 魅力的な力

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

彼女の自然な魅力と機知は、社交的な集まりで彼女を人気者にした。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

小屋の梁

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。

C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

唸り声、渋滞

Meaning

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

Example

The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.

犬はゲート近くの見知らぬ人に唸った。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉

Meaning

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

Example

The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.

秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。

C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

クマのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a bear.

Example

The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.

その男のクマのような力は、みんなを驚かせました。

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。

A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

青

Meaning

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Example

The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

青い海は地平線まで果てしなく広がっていた。

C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された

Meaning

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

Example

Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.

彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。

C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning

a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional

Example

The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.

B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者

Meaning

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

Example

She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.

彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

Example

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

コラムニスト

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

コラムニストは気候変動に関する記事を書きました。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

顕微鏡学

Meaning

The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.

Example

Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.

顕微鏡学は細胞の構造を明らかにしました。

C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

決定的な要素

Meaning

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Example

Education is a key determinant of success.

教育は成功の重要な決定的要素です。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。

C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

軽視する / 重要性を低くする

Meaning

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Example

The report glossed over the company's financial problems.

レポートは会社の財務問題を軽視した。

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

潤滑する

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

整備士は車のエンジンパーツに潤滑油を塗布しました。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。

C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

要約

Meaning

A concise summary of a text or speech.

Example

The student submitted a précis of the long article.

学生は長い記事の要約を提出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた

Meaning

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

Example

The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.

ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。

C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

長い旅

Meaning

a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences

Example

Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.

彼女のキャリアは挑戦と成果の長い旅でした。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花は太陽の熱でしおれた。

B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

正午

Meaning

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

Example

The meeting will start at noon.

会議は正午に始まります。

C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

レジストラー

Meaning

An official responsible for keeping records or registers.

Example

The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.

レジストラーはすべての行政業務を監督しています。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。

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 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者

Meaning

a person who is traveling or who often travels

Example

The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.

旅行者は長い旅の後、小さな宿屋で休憩しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える

Meaning

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

Example

He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.

彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。

B1 noun freɪm

Frame

額縁

Meaning

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Example

A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.

額縁に入れた家系図は家で展示できます。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

Example

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。