A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自己

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

彼女は強い自己認識を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

満足

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

彼女は田舎でのシンプルな生活に満足していました。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

聖書

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

彼女は毎朝聖書を読みます。

C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静な, 無感情な

Meaning

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

Example

She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.

彼女は危機の間、冷静で恐怖やパニックを示さなかった。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

視覚的

Meaning

Relating to seeing or sight.

Example

The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.

その映画は素晴らしい視覚的効果で賞賛されました。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

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。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点火する

Meaning

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

Example

The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.

火花が数秒で乾燥した葉に火をつけた。

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水性の

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

溶液は水性の形でした。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

絶え間ない

Meaning

Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.

Example

The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

建設現場からの絶え間ない騒音は集中するのを困難にしました。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分

Meaning

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

Example

The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.

予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える

Meaning

to have a different opinion; to not agree

Example

I disagree with your assessment of the situation.

私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。

A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

玉ねぎ

Meaning

a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers

Example

I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.

カレーのレシピのためにいくつか玉ねぎを切る必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

守衛

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

守衛は毎時間工場を巡回して、セキュリティを確保します。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

導入の

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授は経済学についての導入の講義を行いました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

解消できない

Meaning

Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.

Example

Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.

結婚はかつて解消できない絆と見なされていました。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

応答する

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

彼女は彼に微笑み、彼は温かい抱擁で応じた。

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。

A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

咳

Meaning

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Example

He has a bad cough and stayed home today.

彼はひどい咳があるので、今日は家にいました。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

ポニー

Meaning

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

Example

The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.

子供たちは農場で優しいポニーに乗ることを楽しみました。

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依存している

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

その国は輸入品に依存しすぎている。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

遅刻

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生は授業に遅れて警告を受けました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

感情

Meaning

a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships

Example

Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.

彼女の顔は内面で感じていたすべての感情を示していました。

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。

C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

肉体的, 物質的

Meaning

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

Example

Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.

幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Meaning

A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.

Example

The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.

教授は講義を始める前にレクタウンにノートを置きました。

C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ

Meaning

A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.

Example

The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.

マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

別名

Meaning

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

Example

He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.

彼はその素晴らしい業績により‘偉大な’別名を得ました。

B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

ざらざらした; 荒い; 厳しい

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh

Example

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

岩石のざらざらした表面が私の手を傷つけました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

無駄話をする

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

Example

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

彼は彼の小さな達成について無駄に長く話すことを終わらせなかった。

A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Meaning

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

Example

He drew a picture with a pencil.

C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野生のイノシシ

Meaning

a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth

Example

The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.

ワイルドボアは森を速く駆け抜けた。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

リスク調整済み

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

リスク調整後のリターンは、潜在的な利益と損失の両方を考慮します。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

過失; 欠陥; 失敗

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune

Example

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

その事故は車のブレーキシステムの故障が原因で発生しました。

C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい

Meaning

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Example

The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.

そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

擬人化

Meaning

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

Example

The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.

そのアニメでは、二本足で歩く擬人化された猫が登場します。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

コミッショナー

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察のコミッショナーは、事件についてメディアに話しました。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

母国; 出身地

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

彼はいつも自分の母国について愛情を込めて話していました。

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。

C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱

Meaning

Harsh criticism or public disgrace.

Example

The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.

スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。

C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理

Meaning

the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling

Example

Data processing takes place in the server.

データ処理はサーバーで行われます。

C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する

Meaning

to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint

Example

The army liberated the city from enemy control.

軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。

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, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

virtu

美術に対する愛

Meaning

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

Example

The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.

コレクターの家は美術品で満ちていました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの

Meaning

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

Example

The garden was full of variegated plants.

庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同格 (並列文法)

Meaning

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

Example

In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'

'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。

C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大

Meaning

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

Example

The library contained a voluminous collection of books.

図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。

C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠

Meaning

Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.

Example

He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.

彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格

Meaning

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

Example

In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.

ラテン語では、ボカティブケースは名前で誰かを直接呼びかけるときに使用されます。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

抽出

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

地面からの石油の抽出には特別な機器が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企業、特に大胆で複雑なプロジェクト

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

宇宙探査企業には何年もの計画と準備が必要でした。

C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆発

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆発は近隣一帯を揺さぶった。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類

Meaning

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

Example

A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.

古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

本当に

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

彼女は本当に環境のことを気にかけています。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防

Meaning

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.

Example

The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.

その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻訳

Meaning

the process of converting text or speech from one language into another

Example

She completed the translation of the book within two months.

彼女は2ヶ月でその本の翻訳を終えました。

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

呼び出す

Meaning

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Example

Please call me when you arrive home.

家に着いたら、私に電話してください。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

見える

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

長い旅の後、彼は疲れているように見える。