C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

塩分侵入

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

塩分侵入は沿岸地域に影響を与える。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。

C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

増幅

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

マイクは話者の声を増幅する。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的

Meaning

applying to a period before it was enacted or established

Example

The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.

新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。

A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

誰もいない

Meaning

no person; not anyone

Example

Nobody came to the party.

誰もパーティに来なかった。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

傭兵

Meaning

A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.

Example

The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.

傭兵は、忠誠心のないただのハイヤーリングとして解雇された。

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

乏しい

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

彼らは旅行中、乏しい配給で生き延びました。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落させる

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

Example

The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.

その小説は若い読者の心を堕落させようとしたため批判された。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。

A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文

Meaning

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

Example

I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.

昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

目的地

Meaning

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

Example

Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.

パリは彼らのハネムーン旅行の夢の目的地でした。

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 無人地帯; 砂漠

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Example

They got lost in the wilderness for three days.

彼らは三日間野生の中で迷子になりました。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者

Meaning

a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example

The editor approved the article before publication.

エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

スープ

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

私は昼食にチキンスープを一杯食べました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。

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。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

譲渡不可能

Meaning

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

Example

Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.

言論の自由は譲渡不可能な権利です。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未販売の

Meaning

not sold; remaining without a buyer

Example

The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.

未販売の商品は倉庫に戻されました。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

天気は寒くて不快だった。

C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者

Meaning

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

Example

The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.

その討論は教会政治におけるウルトラモンタンの立場を浮き彫りにした。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不快な

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

旅行中に不快な部屋に泊まらなければなりませんでした。

A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理

Meaning

the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments

Example

She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.

彼女は世界を理解するために地理を学んでいます。

C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ

Meaning

a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables

Example

We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.

私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

完全な範囲

Meaning

The complete range or scope of something.

Example

Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.

彼女の感情は、数分で喜びから悲しみへと広がった。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

セクション

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害な, 致命的な

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

喫煙の有害な影響は十分に記録されています。

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

社交的

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

彼女は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手

Meaning

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

Example

The room was decorated with garish neon lights.

部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。

B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

タイムを測る

Meaning

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

Example

He timed the race with a stopwatch.

彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。

C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

カロリーの高い

Meaning

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Example

Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.

チョコレートは非常にカロリーが高いため、適量を食べるべきです。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

厳しい叱責

Meaning

a harsh scolding or strong rebuke

Example

His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.

彼の不正行為はマネージャーから厳しい叱責を受けた。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された

Meaning

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

Example

Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.

彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

彼女の机には四冊の本があります。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。

C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学

Meaning

The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.

Example

She studied optics to understand how lenses work.

彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

癇癪

Meaning

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

Example

The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.

子供はおもちゃをもらえなくて癇癪を起こした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定

Meaning

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

Example

The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.

そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。

B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色

Meaning

a pale or bright shade of any color

Example

The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.

部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。

A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界

Meaning

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

Example

The world is becoming more interconnected every day.

世界は毎日ますます相互接続されています。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利貸し

Meaning

The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.

Example

The law strictly prohibits usury.

法律は高利貸しを厳しく禁止しています。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

免責

Meaning

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

Example

The court exonerated her from all charges.

裁判所は彼女をすべての告発から免除しました。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。

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 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

計画通りに会議を進めましょう。

C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き

Meaning

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech

Example

The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.

カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸収

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物は二酸化炭素の吸収を助けます。

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

子供たちは外で自由に遊べます。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

支援拡大

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

チャリティはホームレスのために新しい支援拡大プログラムを開始しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

リクシャ

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

控訴に関連する

Meaning

relating to appeals in a court of law

Example

The case was taken to an appellate court.

その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

叫ぶ

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。

C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

Example

The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な

Meaning

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

Example

The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.

赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。

A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

私たち

Meaning

used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition

Example

She gave us a gift.

彼女は私たちに贈り物をくれました。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

言い訳

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

疲れていることは宿題を終わらせなかった理由にはならない。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ！(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

ハ！君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。

C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用

Meaning

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Example

His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.

椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。

A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

年を取ると、より賢くなります。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

優秀な成績を収めた学生は、最終試験を免除されます。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

マラソンの参加者は皆、メダルを受け取りました。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉

Meaning

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

Example

The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.

契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現

Meaning

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

Example

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。

C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病

Meaning

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

Example

The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.

干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。