B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

合理的な; 論理的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

彼女は利用可能な事実に基づいて合理的な決定を下しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

広告主

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

広告主はスーパーボウルのコマーシャルに何百万ドルも支払った。

B2 noun /er/

Heir

相続人

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

若い王子は王位の正当な相続人であり、いつか王になるでしょう。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延長する

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康的な食事は寿命を延ばすのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清掃員、管理人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校の清掃員は、教室が清潔に保たれるように毎晩遅くまで働いていました。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する

Meaning

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Example

Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.

開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

装具；備える

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

彼女は強い風に備えた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚か

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の愚かな行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

パントリー

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

彼女は今週のために新鮮な食料品でパントリーを満たしました。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越した才能が革新を促進する。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技術的進歩

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技術的進歩は医療分野を革命的に変えつつある。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う

Meaning

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Example

She often grumbles about the traffic.

彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。

B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音程、投げ

Meaning

the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

Example

The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.

歌手の音程はパフォーマンス中完璧でした。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

苦しみ; 苦痛

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚人は独房で何年もの苦しみに耐えました。

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

融合する

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

二つの金属は高温で融合した。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

鍵をロックに挿入してください。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

攻撃的な; 侮辱的な; 攻撃的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の攻撃的な発言は、全員の気持ちを傷つけました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型

Meaning

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Example

Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.

仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

パトロールする

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察は夜に街をパトロールして安全を確保しています。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸せ

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

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。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然の生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

蝶々のために自然の生息地を守ることが重要です。

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

実行する

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

NASAは三段階でミッションを実行する計画です。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。

B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example

Her oily skin needs special care.

彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有望な

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

彼女は素晴らしいアイデアを持つ、有望な若い科学者です。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

最も重要なこと; 何よりもまず

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

まず第一に、安全を確保する必要があります。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning

as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal

Example

The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道徳な

Meaning

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

Example

He was fired for his immoral behavior.

彼は不道徳な行動で解雇されました。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

無価値な; 役に立たない

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。