C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

Example

The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

ガウン

Meaning

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

Example

She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.

彼女は卒業式でイブニングガウンを着てエレガントに見えた。

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない

Meaning

Impossible to explain or understand.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.

ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季節 / 味付け

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春は私のお気に入りのシーズンです。

C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現

Meaning

A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.

Example

His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.

彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

呪い

Meaning

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

Example

The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.

独裁者の名前は、彼の転落後に呪いの言葉と共に言われました。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う

Meaning

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

Example

The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.

政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

殴りつける

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

ボクサーは最終ラウンドで相手を激しく殴りつけた。

C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨げる

Meaning

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

Example

The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.

強い雨が私たちの旅行計画を妨げました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

未経験

Meaning

Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.

Example

His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.

交渉における彼の未経験は明らかでした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

細胞内

Meaning

Located or occurring within a cell.

Example

The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.

薬は細胞内の細菌をターゲットにして作用します。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。

C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

エオン

Meaning

an indefinitely long period of time; an age

Example

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.

恐竜は何百万年も前に、異なるエオンで生きていました。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

機械工

Meaning

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

Example

The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.

マシニストは旋盤のギアを慎重に調整しました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す

Meaning

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

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。

C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小さないたずら好きな悪魔

Meaning

a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker

Example

The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.

その子供は小さなインプのように振る舞い、どこにでもおもちゃを隠していました。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

驚き

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

彼女は魔法使いを驚きの目で見つめた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

空には無数の星があります。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include

Example

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。

C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索

Meaning

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

Example

After much cogitation, he made the final decision.

熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

jeans

幸せ

Meaning

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

Example

He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。

B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

楽しみ

Meaning

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

Example

She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.

彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

古いロープの繊維

Meaning

loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships

Example

The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.

船大工たちは木の板の隙間を塞ぐためにオーカムを使いました。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する

Meaning

to think something will happen; to anticipate

Example

I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.

私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。

C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性

Meaning

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example

The durability of materials affects performance.

素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水性の

Meaning

Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.

Example

The soil here is pervious to rainwater.

ここでは土壌が雨水を通すことができます。

C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

壮大, 豪華

Meaning

ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur

Example

The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.

卒業式は壮大で豪華でした。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

強化された戦略は結果を改善します。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

冗談好きな

Meaning

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

Example

His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.

彼の冗談好きな性格は同僚の中で人気があった。

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。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

ひよこ豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

ひよこ豆を一晩水に浸してから調理すると、消化が良くなります。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した

Meaning

damaged; not working; fractured

Example

The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.

壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

全体的な

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

健康に対するホリスティックなアプローチは、体と心の両方を考慮に入れます。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

紹介する

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

友達を紹介させてください。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

本物の; 真正の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

これは本物のダイヤモンドです。偽物ではありません。

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打楽器

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

打楽器セクションはオーケストラにリズムとエネルギーを加えました。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

クリーム製造所

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

地元のクリーム製造所は毎日新鮮なバターとチーズを作っています。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

コンパイルする

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

彼女は調査データを詳細なレポートにコンパイルしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。

C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

緑のココナッツ

Meaning

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

Example

We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.

私たちはビーチで緑のココナッツから新鮮な水を飲みました。

C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

Example

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な

Meaning

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

Example

Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。

B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

書類提出; 書類の整理

Meaning

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

Example

The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.

弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

魔女

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女魔法使いは王子に呪文をかけた。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。

C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限

Meaning

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

Example

The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.

厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)

Meaning

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

Example

The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.

詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

順序数

Meaning

Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).

Example

The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.

'第三'の順序数は、順番での位置を示します。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

1時間走った後、彼は汗だくになっていた。

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

物語

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

彼女は旅行についての魅力的なストーリーを話しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

顎

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

彼女は事故で顎を骨折した。

C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化

Meaning

A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.

Example

The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.

人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

周辺

Meaning

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.

兵士たちはキャンプの周辺に配置されていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。

C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

強く促す

Meaning

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

Example

The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.

先生は学生たちに試験のために一生懸命勉強するよう促した。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。

A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

工場

Meaning

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.

Example

He works in a shoe factory.

彼は靴工場で働いています。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

ボランティア団体

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Cleanはリサイクルを推進するボランティア団体です。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。

C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration.

Example

She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.

彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体な

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に得体な沈黙を守った。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口

Meaning

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

Example

The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

非常口は閉じ込められた作業員のために出口を提供しました。

B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

倫理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

倫理的な考慮が決定を導く。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

計画通りに会議を進めましょう。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

鋭い; 強烈な; 突然で強い; 理解が速い

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

ナイフは非常に鋭い刃を持っています。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有機農業

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

オーガニックファーミングは土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減らします。

C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

ライオンのような

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

Example

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

彼のライオンのような髪は、群衆の中で目立たせた。

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

癒す

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

時間がすべての傷を癒す。

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

話し言葉のリズムとトーンの上下動

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

彼のスピーチには自然なケイデンスがあり、観客を魅了しました。

C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害な

Meaning

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

Example

Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.

汚染は生殖能力に有害な影響を与えます。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。

B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

削減

Meaning

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.

温室効果ガスの削減は主要な地球規模の目標です。

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

絶滅危惧種の鳥は保護された湿地に巣を作った。

C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性

Meaning

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

Example

The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.

その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。

C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同質の

Meaning

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

Example

The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.

クラスは同質の学生グループで構成されていました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。