C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

鋭い返答

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Example

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

彼女の鋭い返答は皆を黙らせた。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。

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 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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

控えめな; 内向的な

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

彼女はかなり控えめで、会議ではあまり話しません。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

その家族は何年も後に再会しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

裂ける

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

彼はフェンスでシャツをうっかり裂けてしまいました。

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

親戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

親戚はあなたが完全な家系図を作る手助けをしてくれるかもしれません。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

反響する

Meaning

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

Example

The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.

爆発音は谷を通り過ぎて反響しました。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

強盗する

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

泥棒は昨晩銀行を強盗しようとしました。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

評価基準 / 指針

Meaning

A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.

Example

The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.

教師は課題のための評価基準を提供しました。

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 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂信的

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

彼はサッカーチームの狂信的なファンだった。

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。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上がる

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命的な

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命的なアイデアが業界を再編成しています。

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。

A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

屋根

Meaning

the top covering of a building or vehicle

Example

The roof of the house needs to be repaired.

家の屋根は修理が必要です。

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。

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 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

Example

The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.

A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる

Meaning

to cause someone to remember something

Example

Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

再発

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

保健当局は複数の地区で麻疹の再発の警告を出しました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

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。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある

Meaning

Financially rewarding or profitable.

Example

He chose a remunerative career in medicine.

彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

報復的

Meaning

Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.

Example

The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.

その国は貿易制裁に対して報復的な関税を課しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

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。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光線

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

太陽の光線が雲を突き抜けた。

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

この地域はワイン生産で有名です。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

合理的な; 論理的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

彼女は利用可能な事実に基づいて合理的な決定を下しました。

C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正義の; 公正な; 道徳的な

Meaning

morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles

Example

She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.

彼女は労働者の不当な扱いに対して正義の怒りを感じました。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

範囲

Meaning

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

Example

The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.

新しい電気自動車の範囲は400マイルです。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

殉教者の安息地は川の近くにあります。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ

Meaning

a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly

Example

The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な

Meaning

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

Example

She looked at the future with roseate optimism.

彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。

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 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 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

再び奪回する

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

軍隊は失われた領土を再び奪回することに成功しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

反映する

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

Example

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

鏡は彼女の美しい顔を反映しています。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。

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。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

屈折率

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

ガラスは水よりも高いリフリンジェンシーを持っています。

C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

紹介者

Meaning

a person who directs someone to another person or service

Example

The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.

紹介者は新しい顧客を推薦したことでボーナスを得ました。

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 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な

Meaning

having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Example

He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.

彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

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。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

読者

Meaning

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

Example

She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.

彼女は速読者で、1日で本を読み終えます。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

その都市は地震後に再建されました。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球は24時間ごとに自転します。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

改訂

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

契約の改訂には予想以上の時間がかかりました。

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

受け取る

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

彼女は友達から贈り物を受け取ります。

B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

Example

The best route to the airport is through the highway.

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。

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 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

改装する

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

彼らは引っ越す前に古い家を改装することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example

The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。

C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す

Meaning

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

Example

The constant protests roiled the city streets.

絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

赤い葉

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.

赤い葉は鉄分が豊富で、ベンガルの家庭でよく食べられます。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党員

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

リパブリカン候補者は選挙に勝利しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

反論可能な

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

彼の議論は弱く、簡単に反論可能だった。

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

反響する

Meaning

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

Example

The hall resounded with applause.

ホールは拍手で反響しました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

似ている

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

彼女は見た目と仕草の両方で母親に似ています。

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

影響

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

経済危機は世界貿易に深刻な影響を与えました。

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。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

road

道路

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

私たちは村に向かってその道路を運転していました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

rub

こする

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

彼女は手をこすり合わせて暖かく保った。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

リポジトリ

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

図書館は知識のリポジトリとして機能します。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者は手術後、回復中です。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

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。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小川

Meaning

a small stream of water; a tiny brook

Example

A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.

雨の後、小川が丘を下った。

C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 恍惚

Meaning

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

Example

She listened to the music in rapture.

彼女は音楽に没頭して、狂喜していました。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救助する

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防士は木から猫を救助しました。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

嫌悪感; ためらい

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

彼は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに嫌悪感を示した。