A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。

C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ

Meaning

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

Example

The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.

技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。

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。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。

C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

決定的な; 最終的な; 問題を完全に解決する

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

Example

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

その証拠は決定的であり、疑う余地を残さなかった。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

コミカル

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。

B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

確立された

Meaning

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Example

Democracy was established under strong leadership.

民主主義は強力な指導の下で確立されました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。

C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Example

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

木曜日に会議が予定されています。

C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

注目や拍手を求めて見せかけの行動をする

Meaning

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Example

The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.

その俳優はチャリティイベントでグランドスタンディングをしていると非難された。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温

Meaning

Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.

Example

The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.

実験は等温条件で行われました。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

スリッパ

Meaning

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

Example

She put on her slippers before walking around the house.

家の中を歩く前にスリッパを履きました。

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

だます

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

詐欺師は嘘の約束で多くの人々をだました。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な

Meaning

clever; cunning; sly

Example

The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.

ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

太ももの後ろの腱; 動詞として、誰かまたは何かの効果を制限または著しく制限する

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

予算削減により、組織の計画が弱体化しました。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

規範的

Meaning

relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs

Example

The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.

その研究は文化的な行動の規範的側面に焦点を当てました。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

請求書

Meaning

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

Example

The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.

会社は先週配送されたオフィス用品の請求書を送付しました。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

仕事のチャンスが減少しました。

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。

C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

婚約する

Meaning

To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.

Example

He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.

彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。

C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

効果的または説得力のある話し方または書き方の技術

Meaning

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.

Example

Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.

政治指導者たちはしばしば人々に影響を与えるためにレトリックを使います。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す

Meaning

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

Example

The scandal overshadowed his achievements.

スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

本に印刷ミスがありました。

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 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。

C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治

Meaning

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Example

The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.

その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。

B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量

Meaning

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

Example

She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.

彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音節の

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

先生はその言葉の音節構造を説明しました。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全に

Meaning

completely; entirely; absolutely

Example

I totally agree with your opinion.

私はあなたの意見に完全に同意します。

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

彼女は常に自分の決定に公平さを求めています。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家

Meaning

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example

He is an expert in computer programming.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

彼は事故で重傷を負った。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不運な, 不幸な

Meaning

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

Example

The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.

不運な旅行者は、初日にパスポートを失くしました。

C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

深い胸元の衣装

Meaning

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

Example

She wore a decollete gown to the party.

彼女はパーティーで深い胸元のドレスを着ていました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

増加

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

その会社は今年、生産を増加させる予定です。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水性の

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

溶液は水性の形でした。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。

A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

マイル

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively

Example

She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.

彼女はバス停に着くために1マイル歩いた。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

バッグ

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

彼女は本をバッグに入れて持ち運んだ。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

デザイナー

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

ファッションデザイナーは新しいコレクションを発表しました。

B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不安定

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

政治的な不安定さが地域の経済成長を遅らせた。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

不運; ラッキーでない

Meaning

having bad luck; unfortunate

Example

He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.

彼は勝つシュートを外して不運だった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

証明可能

Meaning

clearly able to be shown or proven

Example

There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.

彼が無罪であることを示す証明可能な証拠がありました。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

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 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。

C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

Example

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

長い決定的な歩幅で歩く；進展する

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

彼女は自信を持ってステージを歩いた。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する

Meaning

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

Example

The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.

その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸せ

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

逆さにする

Meaning

To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.

Example

He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.

彼は水が流れ出るようにグラスを逆さまにしました。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金額

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

お金の合計額は十分ではありません。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。

A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

議論

Meaning

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Example

His argument was based on majority.

彼の議論は多数決に基づいていました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定

Meaning

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

Example

The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.

そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

考慮する

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

彼女は来年海外で学ぶことを考えています。

C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する

Meaning

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Example

The mountains were covered in glacial ice.

山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。

A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

餌を与える

Meaning

to give food to a person or animal

Example

She feeds the birds every morning.

彼女は毎朝鳥に餌を与えます。

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。

A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

またはない

Meaning

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

Example

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

彼は電話をかけなかったし、メッセージも送らなかった。

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

缶

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

私は昼食のためにスープの缶を開けました。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

ワクチン

Meaning

a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease

Example

The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.

COVID-19ワクチンは重篤な病気を減少させるのに役立っています。

C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿

Meaning

a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication

Example

The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.

作家は彼女の手稿を出版社に提出しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

残り; 余り

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

残りの食べ物は冷蔵庫に保存されました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Example

The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.

その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。

C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ

Meaning

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

Example

The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.

彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内臓

Meaning

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

Example

The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.

肉屋は豚の臓物を使ってソーセージを作った。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な

Meaning

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

Example

The forest remains in a pristine condition.

その森は原始的な状態を保っています。

C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

肘で軽く押す

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

Example

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

会議中、彼女は彼を静かにさせるために軽く肘で押した。

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。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な

Meaning

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

Example

His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.

機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。

C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋

Meaning

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

Example

An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.

アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

言語化

Meaning

The action of expressing something in words.

Example

The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.

彼の考えを言語化することは明確で直接的でした。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。

A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

アシスタント

Meaning

a person who helps or supports another, often in a job

Example

She works as an assistant in a law firm.

彼女は法律事務所でアシスタントとして働いています。

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

手品; だまし; 狡猾;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

マジシャンは皆をだました驚くべきカードの手品を披露しました。

A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

ランチ

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Example

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

私たちは市内の良いレストランでランチをしました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

遺伝子流入

Meaning

The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.

Example

Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.

イントログレッションは植物育種において重要な役割を果たします。

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。

C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの

Meaning

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

Example

His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.

彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。

A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

北の冬は非常に厳しく、大雪が降ることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

ベンダー

Meaning

a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street

Example

The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.

街角のベンダーは新鮮な果物と野菜を売っていた。

C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

汚点; マーク; 腐敗または汚染

Meaning

a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination

Example

The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.

スキャンダルは彼の評判に永続的な汚点を残しました。