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B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古い写真
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

ハゲワシ
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
ハゲワシは空を旋回しながら、その獲物を待っていました。
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工業的な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
工業部門は輸出を促進する。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
漁船は嵐が海岸を襲う前に安全に港に戻りました。
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

大工
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
テーブルを拭いてください。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

観客
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
パフォーマンス後、観客は大きな拍手を送った。
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。
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表する
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
彼のリーダーシップスタイルは新しい企業文化を体現しています。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

挨拶する
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

ペンタメーター
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
シェイクスピアはよくアイアンビック・ペンタメーターで劇を書きました。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

ハンガー
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
彼女はドレスがしわにならないように木のハンガーに掛けました。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; ジャングル;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
探検家は3日間アマゾンの密林で迷子になりました。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

略奪
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
村人たちは夜間の野生動物の略奪を恐れていた。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

映画俳優
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
その映画俳優は演技で広く称賛されました。
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

マイクロフォン
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
彼女はプレゼンテーション中にマイクロフォンで話していました。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨げる
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
新しい規制は小規模なビジネスに障害をもたらす可能性があります。
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

授ける
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
彼は彼らに珍しい笑顔を授けた。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

三位一体
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
博物館の展示は、三つのテーマの三位一体に焦点を当てていました:記憶、アイデンティティ、そして力。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

眠い; 疲れた; 無気力な
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
重い食事の後、眠気を感じました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸せ
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
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。
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

喜び
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
お会いできて嬉しかったです。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

アルコール完全断絶主義
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
彼は一生涯ティートタリズムを実践した。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

避難する
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、住民は建物から避難するよう命じられました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
青い海は地平線まで果てしなく広がっていた。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

キロリットル
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
タンクは最大で3キロリットルの水を保持できます。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全な; 絶対的な; 全体の
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
その映画は興行収入で完全に失敗しました。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
今年、私たちは山への旅行を計画しています。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

無能力
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
彼の問題を解決する無能力はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

コカトゥ
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白いコカトゥは美しい冠羽を上げました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。
A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

それとともに;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
家とそれに付随する庭が売却されました。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
暑さは労働者に昏睡状態を引き起こした。
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

たぶん
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
たぶん明日公園に行くでしょう。
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

聞く
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
私は鳥が歌っているのを聞くことができます。
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

選ぶ
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
パレットからお好みの色を選んでください。
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

イベント
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
国内でいくつかのイベントが開催されました。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

主張する
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

彼を
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
昨日公園で彼を見かけました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

非常に疲れた; くたびれた
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
私は一日中働いた後、完全に疲れ果てました。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

やや酸っぱい
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
その果物はやや酸っぱい味がして、暑い日にさっぱりとした味わいだった。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
脳の後部は視覚を制御します。
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

ホスピタリティ
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
ホテルスタッフの素晴らしいホスピタリティが私たちの休暇を本当に思い出深く、楽しいものにしました。
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

資格を得る
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
彼女は大会に出場する資格を得るために一生懸命働いた。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
この車には自動変速機があります。
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

ミスタス属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
ミスタス属の魚は南アジアの川や小川によく見られます。
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

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。
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

食器棚
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
彼女はすべての皿とボウルをキッチンのカップボードにしまいました。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

義務的
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務的です。
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

巻き毛の
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
彼女は自然な巻き毛です。
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

制御不能な
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
山火事は制御不能な方法で広がり、広範囲に被害をもたらした。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

換気
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
適切な換気は、空気の質を維持するために不可欠です。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。