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 /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福祉; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府は市民の福祉に責任を持っています。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

ブラジャー

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

彼女は普段使いのために快適なブラジャーを買った。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

オーケストラ

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

オーケストラはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。

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。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知識人は支配に反対した。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自律

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自律は主要な要求でした。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。

B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故郷

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

彼女は10年間海外に住んだ後、故郷に帰国した。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

統一された

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

統一されたアプローチはより良い結果を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 寛大; 優しい

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

彼女は地域社会での慈善活動で知られています。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

脅威的な; 威圧的な

Meaning

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

Example

The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.

嵐の前に暗い雲が脅威的に見えた。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

過度または不誠実にお世辞を言って、恩恵を得る

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

彼は昇進を得るために上司をお世辞で持ち上げようとした。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

貫通する

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

弾丸は壁を貫通した。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

混乱

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建設は交通の流れに大きな混乱を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。

B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

会社は新しい研修プログラムを開始します。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

ジョギングする

Meaning

to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise

Example

She jogs every morning in the park.

彼女は毎朝公園でジョギングします。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

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。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

寛大さ

Meaning

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

Example

The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.

億万長者の寛大さは、彼の病院への多くの慈善寄付に明らかでした。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完全

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

その絵は美しかったが、完璧ではなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

弱い; 病気; 青白い

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

その弱い子供は、特別なケアと注意が必要だった。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group

Example

As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.

アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

医者は彼のアイボールを注意深く調べました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸う

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深く息を吸い、ゆっくり吸い込みます。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗剤

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

彼女は洗濯のために新しいブランドの洗剤を買いました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

ため息をつく

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守衛; 飼育係;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

動物園のキーパーは毎朝8時に動物たちに餌を与えていました。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

ビジネスの成功

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

革新はビジネスの成功を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

広々とした; 広いスペースのある

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

アパートメントは広々としており、広いベッドルームがあります。

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

パンツ

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しいパンツを買った。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。