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B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種;異なるバージョン
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望遠鏡
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未熟
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未熟なバナナは数日後に黄色くなります。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

締める
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
彼は棚を固定するためにネジを締めました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

熱帯地域
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
バングラデシュは熱帯地域に位置しています。
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

脅威的な; 威圧的な
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が脅威的に見えた。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

ビジネスや複数のビジネスを組織し運営する人
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
若い起業家は22歳で自分のテクノロジー企業を立ち上げました。
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

インセンティブ; 刺激
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
その会社は売上目標を達成した従業員に現金インセンティブを提供しました。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

監視
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府機関はサイバー脅威の監視を行っています。
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 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

コーディネーター
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
イベントのコーディネーターはすべてを完璧に管理しました。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
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/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

アクティベート
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
彼女は機械を起動するためにボタンを押しました。
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

広範囲の; 大規模な; 広い
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
企業は新しい製品を発売する前に広範囲の研究を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侶
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
その僧侶は毎日数時間を瞑想に費やしました。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

厳しい
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
災害後、未来は厳しく見えた。
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

グローバル意識
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
気候変動に対するグローバル意識は政策変更にとって不可欠です。
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

後継者
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
CEOは退職を発表し、会社の後継者を指名しました。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
彼は多才な音楽家で、複数の楽器を演奏できます。
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利な; 逆境の
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
悪天候は私たちの屋外イベントには不利でした。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲観主義者
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。
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 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

緊張; 圧力; 疲労;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
長時間働くことは彼の健康に圧力をかけました。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

同盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
グローバルアライアンスは環境の持続可能性を促進します。
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装飾品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
クリスマスツリーはカラフルな装飾品で飾られていました。
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
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 /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

浄化する
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢な; 恐れを知らない; 危険に立ち向かう勇気を示す
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救出した。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
会社の利益は着実に増加しています。
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 /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。
B2 noun θrets

threats

脅威
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
食料安全保障への脅威が世界的に高まっています。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。