C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

リクライニングする

Meaning

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

Example

She reclined on the sofa with a book.

彼女はソファで本を持ってリクライニングしていた。

C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

Example

The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残留物

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古代の壁の残り物だけが残っています。

C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判

Meaning

the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame

Example

The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.

その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。

C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復

Meaning

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

Example

The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

結果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新しい法律には深刻な社会的影響があります。

C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

革命的な発見

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.

Example

Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.

ロボット手術は医療分野での革命的な発見です。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城壁

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

兵士たちは城壁に立ち、敵が近づくのを見守っていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

報酬を支払う

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

会社は残業に対して従業員に公正な報酬を支払います。

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

改装する

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

その会社は古いオフィスを改装することを決定しました。

C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい

Meaning

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example

The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.

騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准する

Meaning

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

Example

The government ratified the trade agreement.

政府は貿易協定を批准しました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

響く

Meaning

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.

Example

The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.

スピーカーの響く声がホールに響き渡った。

C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遺物

Meaning

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

Example

The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.

博物館には古代文明の遺物が展示されていました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的

Meaning

relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer

Example

He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.

彼は討論中に修辞的な質問をした。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

再構成する

Meaning

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

Example

The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.

リーダーが戻った後、グループは再構成されました。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

興奮させる

Meaning

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

Example

The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.

スピーカーは聴衆を感動させる興奮させるスピーチをしました。

C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

厳格に; 柔軟性なしで

Meaning

in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise

Example

The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.

この機関ではルールは厳格に適用されます。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

輝く

Meaning

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

Example

She looked radiant in her wedding dress.

彼女はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。

C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

助け, 対処

Meaning

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

Example

The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.

学生たちは校長に訴える以外に方法がなかった。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

受容的

Meaning

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.

彼女は同僚からのフィードバックを受け入れる姿勢を持っていました。

C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反動的

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

グループは新しい政策に対して反動的な立場を取った。

C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

地域特有

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.

Example

Climate change impacts are region-specific.

気候変動の影響は地域特有です。

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

再発

Meaning

the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again

Example

The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.

医師は患者の症状の再発について懸念していました。

C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

正当な

Meaning

having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful

Example

She is the rightful owner of the property.

彼女はその財産の正当な所有者です。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;

Meaning

given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;

Example

The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.

二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。

C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧

Meaning

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

Example

In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.

回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Example

The burning process leaves no harmful residues.

燃焼プロセスでは有害な残留物は残りません。

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

否定する

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

彼はそのスキャンダルに関与していたという主張を否定しました。

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

石鹸の残りが機器の効率に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

喜び

Meaning

The action of showing great joy or happiness

Example

There was much rejoicing after the victory.

勝利後、多くの喜びがありました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反射的; 内省的

Meaning

directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself

Example

She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.

フィードバックの後、彼女は自分の行動についてもっと反省的になりました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

むかつく

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

ごみのにおいはむかつくほどだった。

C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

是正する

Meaning

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

Example

The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.

その会社は顧客の苦情を是正すると約束しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

暴力的な人物; 不良;

Meaning

a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person

Example

The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.

不良は店主を金のために脅した。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

乱雑に探す

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

彼は引き出しの中を漁って鍵を探していた。

C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

決意の; 断固たる; 揺るがない

Meaning

determined; having a firm decision; unwavering

Example

She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.

彼女は夢を追い求める決意を固く持ち続けました。

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

報復

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

この攻撃は以前の爆撃に対する報復として行われました。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

再座席

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

接客係は中断後、ゲストを再座席させなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

ビジネス関係は相互利益に依存しています。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

忌避剤

Meaning

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

Example

This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.

このクリームは蚊除けとして非常に効果的です。

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。

C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

でこぼこで不規則な; 不規則な表面を持つ; 強くて丈夫な

Meaning

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

Example

The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.

ハイカーたちは荒れた山岳地帯を越えた。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

思い出す

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

鍵をどこに置いたか思い出せません。

C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

ボロボロの; 破れた; ぼろぼろ

Meaning

torn; tattered; frayed; shabby

Example

The homeless man wore ragged clothes.

ホームレスの男はボロボロの服を着ていた。

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

複製する

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

科学者は実験を正確に再現しようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

非難すべき

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

彼の不誠実な行動は本当に非難すべきものでした。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

改装する

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏にキッチンをリモデルすることに決めました。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

補充する

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

回復する

Meaning

to recover from illness or regain strength

Example

She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.

彼女は手術後、回復するために田舎に行った。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

ローズベリー

Meaning

a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor

Example

The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.

ローズベリーはバラのような繊細な花の風味があり、バラを思い出させます。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。

C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

シンプルで洗練されていない; 農村地域に関連

Meaning

simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas

Example

The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.

そのラスティックな小屋は木製の梁と藁葺きの屋根を持っていた。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生する

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

トカゲは失われた尾を再生できます。

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反応性

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

マネージャーは彼女の顧客からのフィードバックに対する反応性を評価しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

回復

Meaning

The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.

Example

The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.

脳のリトリーバルシステムは過去の経験を思い出すのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

後退する

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

彼女はヘビを見て後退した。

C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

再発性の

Meaning

happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;

Example

She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.

彼女は数ヶ月間、繰り返す頭痛に悩まされています。

C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂

Meaning

a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics

Example

The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.

職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

リベート/払い戻し

Meaning

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

Example

The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.

その店は大量購入に対してリベートを提供しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

遅らせる / 減速する

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの進展を遅らせる可能性があります。

C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。

C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

ロボット手術

Meaning

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

Example

Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.

ロボット手術は複雑な手順で精度を高めます。

C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

暗記

Meaning

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

Example

He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.

彼はその詩を意味を理解せずに暗記しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

再興

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

伝統工芸に対する関心が再び高まり始めています。

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

記憶

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

彼の子供時代の記憶は鮮明だった。

C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

修理可能

Meaning

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

Example

The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.

壊れた電話は正しい部品で修理可能です。

C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい

Meaning

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

Example

The crowd became raucous after the team scored.

チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。

C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

古いシステムに新しい技術や機能を追加すること

Meaning

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

Example

The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.

その建物は、新しい安全基準に適応するためにレトロフィッティングされました。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。

C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

Example

Respiration is essential for all living beings.

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。

C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Meaning

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

Example

After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

応答する

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

彼女は彼に微笑み、彼は温かい抱擁で応じた。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

合理化する

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

Example

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

彼女は交通渋滞を責めて、遅刻を合理化しようとした。

C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的な; 初歩的な; 未発達な; 発展の初期段階にある

Meaning

basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development

Example

She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.

彼女はフランス語についての初歩的な知識しか持っていません。

C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

不況に関する

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by economic recession.

Example

Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.

政府は景気後退の影響に対処するために政策を導入しています。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things

Example

The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.

修理人は壊れた洗濯機をすぐに直した。

C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隠者

Meaning

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

Example

The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.

その老人は山の中で隠者として暮らしていた。

C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

調整装置

Meaning

a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system

Example

The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.

政府は金融セクターの新しい規制機関を任命した。

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石が静かな池に波紋を作った。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

評判の良い; 有名な

Meaning

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

Example

He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.

彼はその国で最高の医者の一人と見なされています。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回, 言明撤回

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

新聞は虚偽の報告の撤回を発表しました。

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.

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

リスク調整済み

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

リスク調整後のリターンは、潜在的な利益と損失の両方を考慮します。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

再確認する

Meaning

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.

大統領は教育改革への取り組みを再確認した。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。

C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑する

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.

Example

He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.

彼は奇妙な考えのために嘲笑されました。

C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える

Meaning

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

Example

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.

人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

後退する

Meaning

To move back or further away from a previous position.

Example

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

激しい雨が止んだ後、洪水は後退し始めました。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

影響

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新しい政策は経済に予期しない影響を与えました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

長い旅の後、彼女は静かな庭で休息を求めた。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

授業の再開は来週発表されます。

C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

先生は cheating のため学生を叱らなければならなかった。

C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

嫌悪

Meaning

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

Example

She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.

彼女はその残酷な行為を見て嫌悪感を覚えた。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な

Meaning

able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back

Example

This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.

このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。

C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

Example

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.