A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

提供する

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

彼女は毎朝8時に朝食をサーブします。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

長い

Meaning

long in duration or extent

Example

The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.

会議は長く、3時間以上続きました。

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。

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

ニキビ

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

定期の洗浄とバランスの取れた食事は、ニキビの減少に役立ちます。

C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓

Meaning

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

Example

The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.

そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

親切な; 思いやりのある

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

彼はいつも他の人を助ける親切な人です。

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

適切

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

このドレスは結婚式に適しています。

C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

乱闘

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Example

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

ファウルの後、二人の選手がフィールドで殴り合った。

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

だらしない女性

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

その家は、だらしない女性が住んでいるように見えた。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

ためらう、または力や勢いを失う

Meaning

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

Example

Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.

彼女の声はスピーチをする際に途切れました。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸せ

Meaning

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.

Example

She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.

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。

C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

不貞

Meaning

the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity

Example

His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.

彼の不貞は結婚の終わりをもたらした。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

理解不能

Meaning

not understandable; incomprehensible

Example

The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.

その概念は非常に抽象的で、ほとんどの学生には理解できないように思えた。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太陽

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈みます。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

彼女

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

彼は彼女を家族に紹介した。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓話

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

軽やかで無頓着な

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

Example

She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.

彼女はパーティーで軽快なスピーチをしました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。

C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習

Meaning

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

Example

Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.

社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建築的な

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

その都市は美しい建築デザインで知られています。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

不眠症

Meaning

habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep

Example

Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.

彼女の慢性的な不眠症は、仕事中に集中するのを難しくさせた。

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父性

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

彼は子供との関係を確認するために、父性検査を要求しました。

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

私たちの家庭には五人います。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

素材; 布; 物質

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

その建物は、最良のマテリアルを使用して建てられました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

反証可能

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

彼の理論は実験的にテストできるので反証可能でした。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法の

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

新しい法律は実施前に厳格な司法審査を受けました。

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。

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。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

特徴

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

彼女の繊細な特徴は彼女の高貴な誕生を明らかにしました。

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

彼女

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

昨日公園で彼女を見ました。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否

Meaning

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

Example

The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.

その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部族

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

部族は自然と調和して生活していた。

A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

穴; 穴ぼこ;

Meaning

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

Example

The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

犬は裏庭に深い穴を掘って、お気に入りの骨を埋めました。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。

C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large; enormous.

Example

They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.

彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。

C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない

Meaning

easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth

Example

His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.

彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護

Meaning

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

Example

The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学問的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

彼女は優れた学問的記録を持っています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

修復不可能

Meaning

impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone

Example

The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.

その事故は彼の背骨に修復不可能な損傷を与えました。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群れ

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

観光客は夏にビーチに集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

Example

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。

A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会議

Meaning

A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.

Example

The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.

取締役会は予算を最終決定するために会議を開きました。

C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所

Meaning

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

Example

Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.

害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。

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。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

診療所

Meaning

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

Example

The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.

学校には軽傷のための診療所がありました。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

便利な；使いやすい；実用的な;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新しいショッピングモールは私たちの家族にとってとても便利です。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。

C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食い

Meaning

a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater

Example

The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.

その大食いは大きな熱意でご馳走を食べました。

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

放送する

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

試合はテレビで生放送されました。

C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

鐘の中にある金属部品、鐘を打って音を出す

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

Example

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

鐘の中の金属部品は壊れていた。

C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。

B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意図

Meaning

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

彼女の意図はプロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせることだった。

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。

C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似

Meaning

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Example

The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.

人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。

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。

A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

ジム

Meaning

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

Example

He goes to the gym every morning to work out.

彼は毎朝ジムに行ってトレーニングをします。

A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報

Meaning

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

Example

She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.

彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標

Meaning

Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.

Example

High fever is often an indicant of infection.

高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。

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。

C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

集合体

Meaning

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

Example

The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.

市場は小さな店と食べ物の屋台の集合体です。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。

C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える

Meaning

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Example

They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。

Meaning

Relating to the sense of smell.

Example

The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.

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。

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

揺れる

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

グラスがテーブルの端で揺れ始めた。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

魚屋

Meaning

a person or store that sells fish

Example

I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.

私は地元の魚屋で新鮮なサーモンを買いました。

C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静

Meaning

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

Example

He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.

彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。

C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊

Meaning

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Example

The monks walked silently through the cloister.

修道士たちは静かに回廊を歩いていた。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

機械工

Meaning

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

Example

The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.

マシニストは旋盤のギアを慎重に調整しました。

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解決策; 返信; 液体の混合物

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

私たちはこの問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。