C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯れた; 焼けた; 乾燥した

Meaning

withered; dried up; burned or scorched

Example

The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.

秋に枯れた葉が木から落ちました。

C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

Example

The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.

タージ・マハルの比類のない美しさが訪問者を驚かせます。

C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

急激な増加; 上昇。

Meaning

A rapid increase; a rise.

Example

The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.

生産コストの増加は収益性に影響を与えます。

C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

イントネーション

Meaning

The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.

Example

His inflection kept the audience engaged.

彼のイントネーションは観客を引きつけた。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ

Meaning

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

Example

The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.

修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻滅

Meaning

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Example

Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.

多くの人々が非現実的な期待の後に幻滅を経験します。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

エピソディック

Meaning

Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.

Example

Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.

彼女の芸術への興味はエピソディックで、何年もの間、来たり行ったりしていました。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶性

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

砂糖は水に溶けやすい。

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する

Meaning

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example

She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。

C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

自信を失う

Meaning

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

Example

The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

敵意のある質問が証人を動揺させ始めた。

C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊

Meaning

Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.

Example

Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.

野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。

C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく

Meaning

Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.

Example

The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.

モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。

C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

誇示する

Meaning

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

Example

She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.

彼女はパーティーで新しいジュエリーを誇示するのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探検者たちは、人間によって手つかずの原始的な森に踏み込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

ターンキー

Meaning

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

Example

The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.

その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

Example

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遺物

Meaning

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

Example

The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.

博物館には古代文明の遺物が展示されていました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

オーキッド

Meaning

a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers

Example

The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.

窓辺の白いオーキッドは何ヶ月も咲き続けました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。

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 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

不透水の

Meaning

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.

Example

The container is made of impermeable plastic.

その容器は不透水のプラスチックでできています。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

より長生きする

Meaning

to live longer than someone or something else

Example

She outlived all her siblings.

彼女はすべての兄弟姉妹より長生きしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥奪, 欠乏, 不足

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Example

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

睡眠不足は認知機能に影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

鉄壁の

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

その会社はサプライヤーと鉄壁の契約を結んでいた。

C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

反響する

Meaning

To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.

Example

The hall resounded with applause.

ホールは拍手で反響しました。

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前例のない知識

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

アルテミスは太陽系に関する前例のない知識を提供する。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

傷つける

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕

Meaning

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

Example

The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.

マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格

Meaning

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

Example

His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.

彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。

C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占

Meaning

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。

C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

Example

Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.

C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒

Meaning

a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness

Example

The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.

ヘビの毒は、迅速に治療しないと致命的である可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

ハイブリッド

Meaning

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

Example

The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.

その車は電気と燃料の両方で走るハイブリッド車です。

C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。

C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

ユートピア

Meaning

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

Example

Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.

多くの哲学者は人類のためにユートピアを作る夢を見ていました。

C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者

Meaning

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

Example

The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.

誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。

C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

評判の良い

Meaning

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

Example

She works for a reputable law firm in the city.

彼女はその都市の評判の良い法律事務所で働いています。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。

C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

過激派

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

過激派グループは即時の政治改革を要求した。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する

Meaning

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

Example

The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.

修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。

C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

恩着せがましくする

Meaning

to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business

Example

Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.

偽りの同情で恩着せがましくしないで。

C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

予防的

Meaning

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

Example

The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために予防的措置を講じました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Example

The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.

C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement

Example

He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.

彼はスピーチの前に緊張して震え始めました。

C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

復讐心の強い

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

彼の復讐心に満ちた行動は、以前の同僚に対して不適切でした。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反論する

Meaning

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

Example

The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.

弁護士は強力な証拠で虚偽の告発を反論しました。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

ディンギーボート

Meaning

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Example

They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.

彼らはヨットに戻るためにディンギーを漕いだ。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

ハイジャック

Meaning

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

Example

The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.

犯罪者たちは飛行機をハイジャックしようとした。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換

Meaning

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

Example

The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.

パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。

C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

裁判所

Meaning

a court of justice or body established to settle disputes

Example

The case was heard in an international tribunal.

その事件は国際裁判所で審理されました。

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主義

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

自由の戦士たちの英雄主義は国を鼓舞します。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

コホート

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

その研究は10年にわたり学生のコホートを追跡しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散歩

Meaning

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

Example

They went for a promenade along the seaside.

彼らは海辺をプロムナードしていました。

C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

ドリアン

Meaning

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

Example

Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.

ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

庭は雑草に覆われていた。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い

Meaning

well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.

その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。

C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅

Meaning

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

Example

The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.

古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。

C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Example

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

帰納的

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

科学者は帰納的推論を使って仮説を立てました。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の

Meaning

not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication

Example

The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.

未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

その対立は管理不能な問題になった。

C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

嗜好

Meaning

The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

Example

His indulgence in junk food affected his health.

彼のジャンクフードへの過度の嗜好は健康を害した。

C1 noun flɛər

flair

才能

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

彼女はデザインに才能があり、常に視覚的に印象的な作品を作り出します。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨

Meaning

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

Example

Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.

不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

高める

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

その発表は部屋の興奮を高めるために役立ちました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。