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B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

短くする
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

仕立て屋
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排出の排除は優先事項です。
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 /klæʃ/

clash

衝突
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

管理可能な; コントロールできる
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
作業負荷は計画通りにすれば管理可能です。
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 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

耐える
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
成功を収める前に何年もの困難に耐えなければならなかった。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

避けられない; 避けることができない; 必然的な
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
その会議は避けられないので、出席しなければなりません。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

苦しみ; 苦痛
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
囚人は独房で何年もの苦しみに耐えました。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

実行する
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
NASAは三段階でミッションを実行する計画です。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隠す
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
彼は微笑みの背後に自分の失望を隠そうとした。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
彼は深い男性的な声を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
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 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 /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

整列
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
惑星の整列は天体イベントのために完璧でした。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

誠実な
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
彼女は面接中、常に正直だった。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃な
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
この地域の肥沃な土壌は、野菜を育てるのに最適です。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
その国は二つの主要な政党の間で政治的に分裂しています。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
分割が騒動を引き起こした。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

読めない
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医者の字は完全に読めなかった。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十進法
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
0.75は十進法の数です。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵食
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
権力争いはしばしば人間性の侵食を引き起こします。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不確かに
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
彼女は複雑な指示を不確かに見つめた。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

キャプション
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
写真の下のキャプションは、誰がその人々であるかを説明しました。
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 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

観察
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
遠くの銀河の観察は新たな洞察を提供します。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

アクティビズム
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

発生
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
街でインフルエンザが発生した。
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

徳のある; 正義の; 道徳的に優れた;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
彼女はその徳のある性格と正直な取引で知られています。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
その船は重要な物資を運んだ。
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
試験について不必要に心配しないでください。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

貴石
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
そのアンティークのネックレスは、ダイヤモンドに囲まれた珍しいサファイアのジェムを特徴としていました。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

噴水
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
公園の噴水は多くの訪問者を引き寄せます。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
パンは三日後に古くなった。
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

義務的
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務的です。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

無能力な
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を理解できない。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

志す
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
多くの学生が海外で勉強することを目指しています。