B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

彼の不専門的な行動は、会社からの解雇を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。

B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

ノミネーション

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

彼女の賞へのノミネーションは、皆を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

エンパワーメント

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

エンパワーメントのイニシアチブは自信を高めます。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

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 /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.

木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

省庁

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育省は学校のための新しい政策を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

マインドフルネス

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

マインドフルネスの実践は集中力と感情のバランスを改善します。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。

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。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫び声; 叫ぶ; 怒鳴り声

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

彼はクモを見たとき、大声で叫びました。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。

B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす

Meaning

To cause or initiate something to happen

Example

Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.

大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

キッチンガーデン; キッチンの近くの庭

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

領域

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。

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 /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

瞑想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

彼女は毎朝瞑想を実践して、穏やかな一日を始めます。

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘む, 勇気を出す

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

彼女は庭から花を摘みました。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸せ

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

怒り

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて怒りの叫び声を上げました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

違法; 不法

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

裁判所はその捜索を不法と宣言しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利な; 逆境の

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

悪天候は私たちの屋外イベントには不利でした。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

雄牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

農夫は畑を耕すために雄牛を使いました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

教養のある

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

彼女は芸術と文学を愛する教養のある女性です。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

急ぎ; ラッシュ

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットを買うために急いでいました。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

紛争解決

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

紛争解決は世界の平和にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

気づかれなかった; 無視された

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

彼の努力はマネージャーに気づかれませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス

Meaning

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

Example

Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.

ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

背骨; 構造物の中央支柱

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

事故で背骨を傷つけました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

ビデオ録画

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗議の映像は一日中テレビで放送されました。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

写し

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

教授は会議のトランスクリプトを要求しました。

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

賢明でない

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

すべてのお金を1つの会社に投資するのは賢明でないことです。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

無自覚; 知らない; 気づかない

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

彼女はその危険に完全に気づいていなかった。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

変わらない

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

彼女の家族への愛は何年にもわたって変わらなかった。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。

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。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

登録する

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

彼女はスキルを向上させるために語学コースに登録することに決めた。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

気を散らすもの

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

生産性を高めるために、気を散らすものを排除してください。

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。

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。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

風通しの良い

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

新しいアパートは明るくて風通しが良いです。