B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

署名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

ドキュメントの下部に署名をしてください。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

釣り

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

フィッシングは沿岸の村で人気のある活動です。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

徐々に; だんだん

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

春になると、天気は徐々に暖かくなった。

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山道は霧の朝に危険でした。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

aplomb

Meaning

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

Example

She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。

C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

Example

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

契約は2年間の確定した期間です。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

ベルリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

Example

The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

ベルリンゴの木は美しい赤い果物を生産し、熱帯地域で人気があります

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

丁寧に;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

彼女は他の約束があったので、丁寧に招待を断った。

C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

パリンプセスト

Meaning

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

Example

The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.

その古代の写本はパリンプセストであり、新しい文字の下に以前のテキストの微弱な痕跡が見られた。

C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗

Meaning

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Example

The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.

その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

過体重

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

医者は体重を減らすようにアドバイスしました、なぜなら彼は過体重だったからです。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

フライパン

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

油を大きなフライパンで熱してから、野菜を加えます。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。

C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

欠点

Meaning

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

Example

The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.

鏡には表面に小さな欠点があった。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

タバコ

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

健康問題後にタバコをやめた。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

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 /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

手続き

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

裁判所の手続きは数時間続きました。

A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

クリーム

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

Example

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

彼女はクリームを泡立てて、ふわふわにしました。

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

自分

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

私は自分でそれをやります。

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

見る

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

空に美しい夕日を見てください。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。

C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

Example

The musician played a melody on the lyre.

ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド

Meaning

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

Example

Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.

ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

イスラエルの

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

彼女はイスラエルの会社で働いています。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保釈

Meaning

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

Example

He was granted bail after his arrest.

逮捕後、彼は保釈されました。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

破壊的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

そのグループは破壊的な活動のために禁止された。

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

彼女は私にチョコレートの一部をくれました。

A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

リサイクリング

Meaning

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.

Example

Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.

プラスチックのリサイクリングは、廃棄物の削減に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

ニュースレター

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

その会社は毎週社員にニュースレターを送ります。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

伝統

Meaning

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief

Example

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

日曜日の夜に家族全員でディナーを共にするのは、我が家の伝統です。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

戦車

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

戦車は強力な装甲を備えて戦場を進んだ。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

絶滅

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

いくつかの種は過剰な漁業によって絶滅の危機に瀕しています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

トマト

Meaning

a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

Example

She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なトマトを加えました。

C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う

Meaning

Spoken or done without preparation.

Example

He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.

彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

強化する

Meaning

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

Example

They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.

彼らは侵略に備えて街の壁を強化しました。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初期の

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

ありがとう

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

プロジェクトを手伝ってくれてありがとう。

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

目的; 理由;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

彼女は家族の未来のために残業しました。

A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

ルビー

Meaning

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

Example

The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.

そのルビーの指輪は彼女にとって最も大切な宝物でした。

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

アヘンを含む薬

Meaning

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

Example

Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.

医師はかつて子供の下痢を治療するためにパレゴリックを処方していた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

小さなボウル

Meaning

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

Example

She served the soup in a small bowl.

彼女は小さなボウルにスープを盛りました。

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

階層

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企業の階層は、最終決定を誰が行うかを決定します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

足

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

彼女は走っている間に足を怪我しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

輝かしい

Meaning

Shining brightly; dazzling.

Example

The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.

輝かしい星々が夜空を照らした。

C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊

Meaning

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

Example

A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.

古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。

A1 noun /bæk/

Back

背中

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

彼女は重い箱を持ち上げているときに背中を痛めました。

C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

ライセンス保持者

Meaning

a person or organization that holds a license to do something

Example

The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.

ライセンス保持者はすべての規制を遵守する責任があります。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

さようなら

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

出発する前に彼女にさようならと言った。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

受け入れ

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

賞を受け入れる彼女は拍手で迎えられました。

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

靴下や足用の衣類

Meaning

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Example

She bought new hosiery for the winter season.

彼女は冬のシーズン用に新しいホジエリーを買いました。

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。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。

C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

フロー

Meaning

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

Example

The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.

会社は再編成の間、絶え間ない変化の中にありました。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

コブラ

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

コブラはフードを上げ、侵入者にシューっと音を立てました。

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高さ

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

塔の高さは訪問者を感動させました。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車

Meaning

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

Example

The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.

古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季節 / 味付け

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春は私のお気に入りのシーズンです。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。

A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

がん

Meaning

A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

Example

Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.

喫煙は肺がんの主な原因です。

B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

タイムを測る

Meaning

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

Example

He timed the race with a stopwatch.

彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁止

Meaning

the act of forbidding something, especially by law

Example

The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.

児童労働の禁止は人権の重要な成果です。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

くびき

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

牛は木製のくびきでつながれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高い; 崇高な性格; 高貴なスタイル

Meaning

of great height; noble in character; elevated in style

Example

He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.

彼は世界をより良い場所にするという高い理想を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

包括的

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

包括的な研究は理解を深めます。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火災

Meaning

a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control

Example

The building turned into an inferno within minutes.

その建物は数分で火災に変わった。

B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

戦略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Example

The strategy ensured success.

その戦略は成功を保証しました。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

斜め; 対角線; 間接的または回避的

Meaning

slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive

Example

The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに斜めの線を描いた。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。