C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

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。

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す

Meaning

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Example

He was always deferential toward his teachers.

彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。

C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

抗議

Meaning

the act of expressing protest or disagreement

Example

His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.

不公平なルールに対する彼の抗議は無視されました。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。

C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

控えめな, 内気な

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

彼女は自分の計画について聞かれたとき、控えめな笑顔を見せた。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

弱い, 無力

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

病気の後、彼女は立ち上がるにはあまりにも弱かった。

C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

汚す

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

スキャンダルは政治家の評判を汚した。

C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝

Meaning

The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.

Example

The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.

司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。

C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

鋭い洞察力を持つ

Meaning

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

Example

As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.

鋭い洞察力を持つ批評家として、彼女は劇の深い意味を認識しました。

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

順序数

Meaning

Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).

Example

The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.

'第三'の順序数は、順番での位置を示します。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

パイ

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

私の祖母は町で一番おいしいアップルパイを作ります。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

発見、調査後に得られた結論または結果

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

科学者は彼女の発見を主要なジャーナルに発表しました。

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

ジェネリック

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

この薬はジェネリックの形態で提供されています。

C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

パーボイルドライス

Meaning

Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice

Example

Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.

パーボイルドライスは通常の白い米よりも多くの栄養素を保持します。

C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。

Meaning

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

Example

We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.

私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。

A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

広い; 広大

Meaning

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Example

The river is very wide at this point.

この地点で川は非常に広いです。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

転がる

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

彼女はボールを丘の下に転がしました。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。

C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危険な

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

彼の財政状況は危険な状態です。

A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

バス

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

私は毎朝バスで仕事に行きます。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

それにもかかわらず

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

雨が降っていましたが、それにもかかわらず、彼らはハイキングに行きました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

コイ

Meaning

A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food

Example

Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.

コイは養殖業で重要な魚です。

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な

Meaning

Most important; main; happening first.

Example

Education is a primary factor in economic growth.

教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

迫る

Meaning

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

Example

Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.

暗い雲が嵐が迫っていることを示唆していた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

キャプテン

Meaning

a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example

The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.

キャプテンは部隊に前進するよう命じました。

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人

Meaning

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

Example

The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.

その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。

A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

議論

Meaning

a formal debate or argument

Example

The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.

二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。

C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

東へ

Meaning

towards the east; in an eastern direction

Example

The river flows eastwards into the ocean.

川は東へ流れて海へ向かう。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

ガントレット / 挑戦

Meaning

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

Example

The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.

騎士は挑戦の印として自分のガントレットを投げた。

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。

C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事

Meaning

a small or trivial detail of something

Example

He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.

彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning

to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something

Example

The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

縁; 境界; しきい値

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

彼女は涙の縁に立っていた。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行動

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。

A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント

Meaning

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

Example

Sales increased by ten percent this year.

今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

いななき

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

馬は騎手を見たときにいななきました。

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家系

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

自分の家系を追跡することで、未知の先祖が明らかになることがあります。

C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する

Meaning

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

Example

The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.

夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔離

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

旅行者は2週間の隔離にされました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

ほのめかす

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

教授は講義中にシェイクスピアに言及した。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

私は会議の時間を間違えていました。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

コーヒーメーカー

Meaning

an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically

Example

I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.

私は毎朝コーヒーメーカーを使って新鮮なコーヒーを淹れます。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

行き詰まり

Meaning

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

Example

Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.

交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。

A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

カレンダー

Meaning

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

Example

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

彼女はカレンダーに誕生日をマークしました。

C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

鎮痛

Meaning

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

Example

The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.

医者は手術を行う前に鎮痛を誘発した。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨日

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

昨日、公園に行きました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

喫煙

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は禁止されています。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標

Meaning

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

Example

High fever is often an indicant of infection.

高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

車は突然道路の真ん中で止まりました。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。

A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

祖父母

Meaning

The parents of one's father or mother.

Example

Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.

祖父母は家族の大切な一部です。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な

Meaning

Capable of being reflected or bent back.

Example

The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.

その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。

A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

取っ手; 握り手; 扱う

Meaning

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

Example

The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.

スーツケースには空港で運ぶのが簡単な丈夫な取っ手があります。

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金額

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

お金の合計額は十分ではありません。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

Example

The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.

C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

格差

Meaning

A great difference or inequality.

Example

Disparity between countries must be reduced.

国々の間の格差は減少するべきです。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化する

Meaning

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

Example

He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.

彼はシステムを責めて自分のミスを合理化しようとした。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない

Meaning

Impossible to overcome or surpass.

Example

The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.

チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

ランドレス

Meaning

A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.

Example

The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.

ランドレスは新しく洗った衣類を家に届けました。

C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ

Meaning

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

Example

The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.

患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。

C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。

B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期的に

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

スタッフは定期的に安全のために機器を点検します。

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

並べ替える

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

ファイルを日付順にソートしてください。

C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学

Meaning

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

Example

Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.

バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。