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C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

剛性
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
古いシステムの剛性は、どんな革新も妨げました。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

地域特有
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
気候変動の影響は地域特有です。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

電解質
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
電解質は体内の液体のバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

交渉可能
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
提供された給与は交渉可能です。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

貧困にする
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
長い戦争が国全体を貧困にした。
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

拡大する
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
顕微鏡は小さな物体をより良い観察のために拡大することができます。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花のような / 飾られた
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
彼女は詩的なフレーズで満たされた花のような手紙を書いた。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

挿入
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
新しいデータの挿入は成功裏に完了しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

ケチる
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
新しいノートパソコンを買うときは、品質をケチらないでください。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六角形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂の巣のセルは六角形をしている。
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

系図学
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
彼女は家族の系図学を研究するのに何年も費やしました。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

ハンガー
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飛行機は激しい雷雨の間、安全にハンガーに保管されていました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完全性
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
彼は映画をその完全性で観ました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

パロットビーク
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
パロットビークの花はユニークな曲線を持っており、どんな庭にも魅力的な追加要素となります。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外国人
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
多くの外国人が都市の国際コミュニティに集まっています。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

偽造
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

ぴんと張った
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
ロープは二つのポールの間でぴんと張られていました。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

無頓着
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
彼はルールを無視して運転した。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱感作
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
継続的な暴力の露出は人々を鈍感にする可能性があります。
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列挙する
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
彼女は決定の理由を列挙した。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

適切な; ふさわしい; 特定の状況や人に適している
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
彼は重要な機会にふさわしい正式な服を着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

門番
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
ドアキーパーは皆がホールに入る前に通行証を確認した。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
この地域は数十年にわたり宗派的な暴力に悩まされてきました。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

貪欲な
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
彼は知識に対して貪欲な食欲を持っている。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

煽る
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
政治家の発言は公共の意見を煽る結果になった。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

情熱的な、熱心な
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について情熱的なスピーチを行った。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

受賞者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
ノーベル賞受賞者は平和について感動的な講演を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

危険を冒す人
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞食人
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
その乞食人は街角で食べ物を求めていた。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

強化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
気候変動の強化は緊急の行動を必要とします。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

退学
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
彼の絶え間ない悪い行動は、学校からの退学につながった。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

思索的または瞑想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
彼は自分の決断を振り返りながら、思索的な夕べを過ごしました。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
その大隊は前線に展開されました。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

腐った
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
バターは外に長時間置かれて腐ってしまった。
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

比類のない
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
自由の戦士たちは比類のない勇気を示しました。