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B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐怖; 恐れ
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
彼女は高所恐怖症を克服するためにロッククライミングのレッスンを受けました。
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

言う
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
彼女は私にハローと言った。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面接
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面接は落ち着いたプロフェッショナルな方法で行われました。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
会社はその方針に重要な変更を加えました。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

実質的に; ほぼ;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
その建物は地震でほぼ破壊されました。
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

腹痛
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
食べ過ぎた後、腹痛があります。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。
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 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
彼女はお茶に砂糖のキューブを入れました。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

ジェスチキュレーション
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
彼のエネルギッシュなジェスチキュレーションズは、スピーチをさらに魅力的にしました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

削除する
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社は再版前に小説を削除することにした。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

興奮した
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
彼女はサプライズパーティーに興奮していた。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
大統領は賢明に国を統治する。
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

再生
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
適切な休息と栄養は体のリバイタライゼーションに繋がります。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

形のない
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
霧は遠くに形のない塊を作り出しました。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟練した; 才能のある; 熟達した
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
熟練した外科医は、非常に高い精度で手術を行いました。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

風刺する
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
その劇は現代の企業の貪欲さを風刺しています。
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

制限; 限界
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
この道には速度制限があります。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最も内面の
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
彼女は最も内面的な考えを最も親しい友達に明かした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。
A1 noun /her/

Hair

髪
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
彼女はこの夏、さっぱりとした新しい外見のために長い髪を短くすることに決めました。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

依存する
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
計画の成功はチームの努力に依存しています。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

トピック
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会議のトピックは会社の拡張についてでした。
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

合理主義
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
合理主義は信仰よりも論理と推論を強調します。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。
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。
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

時々
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
時々、私は夕方に散歩します。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

マクロン栄養素
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
タンパク質、脂肪、炭水化物は重要なマクロン栄養素です。
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
彼は討論中に修辞的な質問をした。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突然の鋭い痛みまたは感情的苦痛
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
議論後、彼女は罪悪感のパンを感じた。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

豊富な / 寛大な
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
農家は豊富な収穫に感謝していた。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨は中断し、再び始まる。
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有益な
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
静かな環境は勉強に有益です。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

語彙
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
毎日読むことは語彙力を高めます。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

疎遠
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
彼女は長い争いの後、家族と疎遠に感じた。
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻撃した
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
兵士たちは夜明けに敵を攻撃した。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
クジャクの羽毛は鮮やかで目を引いた。
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

考え
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
彼女は未来についての突然の考えを持っていた。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

フォーカス追跡
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
適切なフォーカス追跡は生産性を向上させます。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

勇敢な
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
その勇敢な旅行者は一人でジャングルを探検した。
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水銀
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
彼の気分は水銀のように変わりやすかった。
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。
A2 noun breɪn

brain

脳
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
脳は一度に一つのことにしか集中できません。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

ブラックソルト
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
フルーツサラダの風味を引き立てるために、ブラックソルトをひとつまみ加えてください。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

無関心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
彼女は批評に対して完全に無関心を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

報酬を支払う
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
会社は残業に対して従業員に公正な報酬を支払います。
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

平ら
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
前方の道路は完全に平らでした。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
映画の制作には2年以上かかりました。