A2 noun /roʊl/

role

役割

Meaning

a part or function of something

Example

Her role in the project was crucial.

彼女のプロジェクトでの役割は重要でした。

B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)

Meaning

the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor

Example

She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.

彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。

C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する

Meaning

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

Example

The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.

教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。

C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備

Meaning

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

Example

The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.

博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

強調する

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

先生は宿題の重要性を強調した。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。

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。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン

Meaning

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

Example

She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.

彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

非難

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

他人に対する彼女の絶え間ない非難は、彼女を不人気にした。

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。

C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着

Meaning

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

Example

He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.

彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。

C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.

Example

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多様性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的な

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学的な発見は私たちの世界理解を形成し続けています。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

調査する

Meaning

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

Example

The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.

警察は事件を徹底的に調査するでしょう。

C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム

Meaning

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Example

The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.

コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。

C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

横断する

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

彼らはラクダで砂漠を横断した。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

縮む

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

彼女は自分の間違いを思い出して、縮んだ。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。

C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者

Meaning

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

Example

The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.

土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning

having no leader or head; headless

Example

The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.

B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

歓迎; 受け入れ; イベント;

Meaning

the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone

Example

The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.

結婚式のレセプションは美しいホテルで行われました。

C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山間の湖

Meaning

A small mountain lake or pool.

Example

We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.

私たちは高原で静かな山間の湖の近くにキャンプをしました。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

真剣; 真面目; 重要;

Meaning

thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking

Example

This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.

これは即座に注意が必要な真剣な問題です。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

調和, 一致

Meaning

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

Example

The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.

彼らの考えの調和がプロジェクトを成功に導いた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福

Meaning

impossible to understand or interpret

Example

His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。

C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン

Meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

Example

We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.

私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制する

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

恐怖は個人の成長を抑制する可能性があります。

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

ローマ帝国は何世代にもわたって続きました。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供

Meaning

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Example

The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.

小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的

Meaning

showing or expressing contempt; scornful

Example

She gave him a contemptuous glance.

彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

糸 / 取り残された

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

嵐は多くの観光客を島に取り残しました。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格

Meaning

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

Example

In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.

英語では、所有格はアポストロフィと's'で示されます。

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。

C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

トライデント

Meaning

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Example

The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

ポセイドンの像は力強いトライデントを持っています。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

鳴る

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

鐘は毎時鳴る。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教的な画像やシンボル

Meaning

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.

教会は美しく描かれた聖母マリアのアイコンを展示しました。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな

Meaning

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

Example

Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.

彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Example

The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.

その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地域フォーラム

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地域フォーラムでは、森林伐採の影響について議論されました。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

その映画は最初の週に100万ドル以上を稼ぎました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

誰でも

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

誰でもクラブに参加できます。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

離陸

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、飛行機の離陸は遅れました。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中

Meaning

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

インデント

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

先生は学生にエッセイで適切なインデントを使用するように頼みました。

A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った

Meaning

preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice

Example

The lake was completely frozen during winter.

湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

黄昏

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

私たちは黄昏時にビーチを歩いていました。

B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

弓

Meaning

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

Example

The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.

射手は弓を引いて、ターゲットを狙った。

B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Example

The lecture was very dull and boring.

その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙しい

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

彼は電話に出るのがあまりにも忙しい。

C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

過失

Meaning

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Example

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

事故は運転手の不注意によって引き起こされました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。

C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような

Meaning

Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.

Example

The old city streets were labyrinthine.

古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター

Meaning

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

Example

The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.

ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

オレンジ色

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

オレンジ色の夕日は空を素晴らしく彩った。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

インタラクティブ

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

インタラクティブな学習は、学生が授業に参加し続けるのを助けます。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中立

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中性子は電気的に中性です。

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。

B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

意思決定

Meaning

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

Example

The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.

CEOの意思決定は、会社の成功にとって重要でした。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の

Meaning

In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.

Example

The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.

その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿気

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

スキンクリームは湿気を保持するのに役立ちます。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。

C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花嫁用の車

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

花嫁は装飾されたパランキンで結婚式に運ばれました。

C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

リクライニングチェア

Meaning

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

Example

He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.

彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

1歳の動物、特に馬

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

農夫はそのイヤーリングを家畜市場で売りました。

C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

灌漑する

Meaning

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water

Example

Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.

農家は乾季に畑に灌漑を行います。

C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

失敗しない

Meaning

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

Example

The new software has a foolproof installation process.

新しいソフトウェアには失敗しないインストールプロセスがあります。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化

Meaning

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

Example

The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.

貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。

C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容

Meaning

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

Example

She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.

彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。

C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

アルプスを越えて

Meaning

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

Example

The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.

ローマ人はフランスをトランザルピン・ガリアと呼んでいました。

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。

C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。