B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

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

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的な

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

音楽は誰もが理解できる普遍的な言語です。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

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 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

繊維

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

食物繊維が豊富な食べ物を食べると消化が良くなります。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。

B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

抗し難い

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

チョコレートケーキは絶対に抵抗できないほど魅力的だった。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

応募者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

応募者はそのポジションのために面接されました。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七つの習慣

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

習慣はバランスの取れたライフスタイルを維持するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

驚くべき

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

その驚くべき発見は、私たちが宇宙を見る方法を変えました。

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解決の

Meaning

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Example

The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.

その問題は何度も会議をしたにもかかわらず未解決のままだ。

B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

取得する

Meaning

to get or acquire something

Example

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

あなたは海外に行く前にビザを取得する必要があります。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

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 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

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 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

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 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期待; 予想;

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Example

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

新しい教師は、その革新的な教授法で皆の期待を超えました。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

スパン

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

橋のスパンは500メートル以上です。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

Example

The company made a gigantic investment in technology.

その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。

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 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

優雅, エレガンス

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

彼女は舞台を優雅に歩いた。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症は重篤な疾患を引き起こす可能性があります。

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。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最終的な

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

最終的な結果は予想より良かった。

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

写し

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

教授は会議のトランスクリプトを要求しました。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

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

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい

Meaning

rare, unusual, or remarkable

Example

It is uncommon to see snow in this region.

この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

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

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫び声; 叫ぶ; 怒鳴り声

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

彼はクモを見たとき、大声で叫びました。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。

B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

貨物列車

Meaning

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

Example

The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.

長い貨物列車が港から内陸の倉庫までコンテナを運んだ。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

提案は支えられませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

基準

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候補者は厳格な基準に基づいて評価されました。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒否; 拒絶

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

彼の協力拒否はプロジェクトをさらに難しくした。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。

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 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。

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 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世の

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

その城は有名な中世の記念碑です。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。

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 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

権利を持つ

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

従業員は有給休暇を取得する権利があります。

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。

B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

運命

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

多くの人々は運命が彼らの人生の進行方向を決定すると信じています。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

詩句

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

彼女は結婚式のために美しい詩句を書きました。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

憲法に関する

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

憲法改革はシステム内で公正を確保します。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。

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 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。

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。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。

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 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

自動車運転者

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

自動車運転者は事故を見て車を止め、助けました。