C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ

Meaning

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

Example

The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.

宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌漑

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌漑システムは乾燥した地域で作物の収穫量を増加させます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。

C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

Example

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

すでに; もう; 前に

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

私は今日の宿題をすでに終わらせました。

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

ただ

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

彼女はただ助けようとしていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない

Meaning

Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Example

He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.

彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。

C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

中傷

Meaning

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

Example

The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.

政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散

Meaning

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Example

The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.

会社の解散は昨日発表されました。

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ

Meaning

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多角形

Meaning

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

Example

The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスにカラフルなポリゴンを描きました。

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。

C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

健康気にしすぎな人

Meaning

A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.

Example

He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.

彼は健康気にしすぎな人として知られていた。

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ノスタルジア

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

古い歌を聞くと、ノスタルジアで満たされます。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。

C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

不気味

Meaning

Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.

Example

The abandoned house had an eerie silence.

放棄された家には不気味な静けさがあった。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

嗜好

Meaning

A strong liking or preference for something.

Example

She has a predilection for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に対する好みがあります。

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な

Meaning

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

Example

The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.

探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

コーダ

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

その小説は、テーマを結びつける反省的なコーダで終わります。

C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断

Meaning

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

Example

The show returned after a long hiatus.

ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

カワセミ

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

色とりどりのカワセミが池に飛び込んで魚を捕まえました。

A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する

Meaning

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

Example

Please back up your files before updating the system.

システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で

Meaning

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

Example

The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.

森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。

B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;

Meaning

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

Example

She was in a good mood after receiving the news.

彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。

B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

証言する

Meaning

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

Example

She was called to testify in court about the accident.

彼女は事故について証言するために裁判所に呼ばれました。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

Example

The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

比類のない

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

彼の比類のない筆致が彼を文学の伝説にした。

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。

C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摂政

Meaning

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

Example

The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

王子は王が成人するまで摂政として行動した。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な

Meaning

wicked; sinful; profane

Example

The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.

その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会計士

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会計士は会社の財務報告書を準備しました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

ライダー

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

ライダーは馬から落ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

才能

Meaning

natural aptitude or skill

Example

She has a great talent for painting.

彼女は絵画において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

確率

Meaning

the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something

Example

The odds of winning the lottery are very low.

宝くじに当選する確率は非常に低いです。

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

洪水に見舞われやすい

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

バングラデシュは洪水が発生しやすいデルタ国家です。

C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

鈍い; 理解が遅い; 愚か

Meaning

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception

Example

He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.

彼は指示に関して意図的に鈍かった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

発汗促進剤

Meaning

causing or increasing sweating

Example

The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.

医者は発熱を下げるために発汗を促進する薬を処方しました。

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.

Example

Power distribution ensures efficiency.

力の配分は効率を保証する。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪審団

Meaning

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

Example

The jury found him guilty of the crime.

陪審団は彼を犯罪者として有罪と認定しました。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

聖別する

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

司祭は結婚式を聖別します。

C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

本当に

Meaning

truly; certainly; without a doubt

Example

Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.

本当に、私はあなたに言います、これが真実です。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

ロースト肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

日曜日のローストは完璧に調理され、とても柔らかかった。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

疑わしい

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。

B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束

Meaning

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

Example

The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.

花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。

B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

ロープ

Meaning

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands

Example

The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.

登山者は山を登るためにロープを使いました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

チリパウダー

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

料理を辛くするためにチリパウダーを小さじ2杯加えてください。

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

強姦

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

法律は強姦を犯した者に厳罰を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

裏切り罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽

Meaning

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

Example

The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.

その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

非ユダヤ人

Meaning

A person who is not Jewish

Example

The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.

シナゴーグはユダヤ人と非ユダヤ人の両方を歓迎しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天気に突然の変化がありました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術

Meaning

The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.

Example

His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.

彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。

A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

怒り

Meaning

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

彼がドアを叩いたとき、彼の怒りは明らかだった。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。

A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

重要性

Meaning

The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.

Example

The importance of time management cannot be overstated.

タイムマネジメントの重要性は過大評価できません。

A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

油

Meaning

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

Example

Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

野菜を加える前にフライパンで油を温めます。

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。

C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み

Meaning

great sorrow or distress; troubles

Example

The company faced financial woes after the market crash.

市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

厳しい叱責

Meaning

a harsh scolding or strong rebuke

Example

His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.

彼の不正行為はマネージャーから厳しい叱責を受けた。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

画期的

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

画期的な進展はイノベーションを再定義します。

C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋

Meaning

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

Example

The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.

先生は小説から一節を読みました。

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

または

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

お茶かコーヒーをお選びいただけます。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

一般的な言語に関する

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

詩人は一般の読者とつながるために一般的な言語に関する言葉を使った。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

側面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康の重要な側面は定期的な運動です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

無生物

Meaning

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

Example

The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.

博物館には古代の無生物がいっぱいだった。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典型的な

Meaning

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

Example

Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.

彼女の成功物語は、教育が提供できる機会の典型的な例です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

楽しむ

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

彼はディナーの後でチョコレートケーキの一切れを楽しんだ。

C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女

Meaning

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Example

In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.

おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム

Meaning

A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Example

The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.

合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

この車には自動変速機があります。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。

A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける

Meaning

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

Example

The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.

花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

非互換性

Meaning

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

Example

The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.

2つのソフトウェアシステムの非互換性のため、そのプロジェクトは失敗した。