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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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

より少ない
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
予想より少ない人々が会議に出席した。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

些細なことで議論する
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
弁護士は本当の問題に取り組む代わりに、些細なことで議論していると非難されました。
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

格言
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
裁判官の格言は法の前での平等の原則を明確にしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

国外追放
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
政府は不法移民をデポートすることを決定した。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速道路
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
事故のため高速道路は封鎖されていました。
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。
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。
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
今日はとても快適な天気です。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

マグカップ
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
彼女はセラミックマグから朝のコーヒーを飲んだ。
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

慎重に調べる
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
科学者は自分の発見を公開する前にデータを慎重に調べました。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
ストップサインは八角形をしています。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

再雇用する
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
その会社は停止された従業員を再雇用することを決定した。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

時代遅れ
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
このソフトウェアは完全に時代遅れです。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

マスク
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
マスクは汚染された空気から守ることができます。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国は新しい言語政策を発表しました。
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

訓練
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
彼女は昨年、看護師としての訓練を完了しました。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

父親がいない
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
その父親がいない子供は、コミュニティの支援に頼っていました。
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

交換する
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
彼は壊れたランプを新しいものと交換することに決めました。
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

耕作
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
過度の耕作は土壌侵食を引き起こす可能性があります。
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会議
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
取締役会は予算を最終決定するために会議を開きました。
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
夏はビーチに行くのが大好きです。
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

企業家精神のある
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
彼女は企業家精神のある若い起業家です。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

耕す
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
農家は毎年春に畑を耕します。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神経症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

パパイヤ
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
パパイヤはビタミンが豊富で、健康に非常に良いです。
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

冗長な
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'無料ギフト'と言うことは冗長と見なされます。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

歴史
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
古代文明の歴史は学者たちを魅了します。
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。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

さようなら
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
出発する前に彼女にさようならと言った。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真実性
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
ジャーナリストは報告書の真実性を確認しました。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。
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。
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

議会での活動を長時間の演説で遅らせる戦術; この戦術を使用する
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
上院議員は法案を通すのを防ぐために何時間もフィリバスターを行った。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

頬; 横柄;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
赤ちゃんのピンク色のほおが、健康で幸せであることを示していました。
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 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

揺れる
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震で建物が揺れた。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

偽造
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.