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。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便な; 面倒な; 困難な

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

壊れたエレベーターは、最上階に到達するのを不便にしました。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生態学

Meaning

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Example

Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.

エコロジーは、汚染が動物や植物にどのように影響するかを理解する手助けをします。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

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 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球は24時間ごとに自転します。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

Example

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

ナビゲーション

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS技術は自動運転車のナビゲーションを改善しました。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

間接的に

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

その政策は中小企業に間接的に影響した。

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 ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

しっかりと

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

彼女は自分の決定に固く信じていた。

B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

取り付ける

Meaning

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

Example

They plan to mount a camera on the wall.

彼らは壁にカメラを取り付ける予定です。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

ブラジャー

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

彼女は普段使いのために快適なブラジャーを買った。

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。

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 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。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

彼は逆境に直面しても強さを保った。

B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

短くする

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。

B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

腫瘍

Meaning

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

Example

The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.

医師は健康診断中に良性の腫瘍を見つけました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

コンパイルする

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

彼女は調査データを詳細なレポートにコンパイルしました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。

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 /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。

B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条約

Meaning

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

Example

The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

平和条約は長年の交渉後に署名されました。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

同行する

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

彼女は友達にコンサートに一緒に行ってほしいと頼んだ。

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

後援者

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

図書館は寛大な後援者によって支えられています。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

経済の持続可能性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。

B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

確率

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

明日は高い確率で雨が降るでしょう。

B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

観察者

Meaning

a person who watches or notices something

Example

The observer took notes during the meeting.

観察者は会議中にメモを取った。

B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル

Meaning

Relating to ecology or the environment.

Example

Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.

森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位置する

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

陽気な

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

子供たちはパーティーで陽気な気分でした。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

多くの国々では、富の分配は不平等です。

B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不安定

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

政治的な不安定さが地域の経済成長を遅らせた。

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

恐ろしい

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

彼女は夜に一人で歩くのを恐れていた。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府は教育においていくつかの制度的改革を実施しました。

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

アクセサリー; 犯罪に加担する人物

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

彼女は新しい電話のためにいくつかのスタイリッシュなアクセサリーを買いました。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

呼び起こす

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

その古い歌は彼女の子供時代の思い出を呼び起こしました。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

静かにまたは穏やかに

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話しました。