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B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

物語
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
彼女は旅行についての魅力的なストーリーを話しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
災害の規模を理解することは難しい。
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

花火技術
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
街は大晦日に盛大な花火技術のショーを祝いました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

応援する
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
ファンはチームがゴールを決めたとき、大声で応援した。
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻訳する
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
彼女は五カ国語を翻訳できます。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

キャラバン
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
商人のキャラバンは、貴重な商品を運ぶラクダと共に砂漠を越えました。
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

メッセージ
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
私はあなたのメッセージを受け取り、すぐに返信します。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

渓谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
川は山々を通って深い渓谷を作り出した。
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

何
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
あなたの名前は何ですか?
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

汚染
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
産業汚染は海洋生物に害を及ぼします。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

お別れ
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
彼の友達へのお別れは感動的でした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

兵士
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
兵士は誇りを持って自分の部隊と共に行進した。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意を払う
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
あなたは先生のアドバイスに耳を傾けるべきです。
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 起源; 基本原因; ルート
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
この問題の根本原因を見つけて、永続的に解決する必要があります。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

戦う
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府は汚職と戦うための措置を講じています。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
1時間走った後、彼は汗だくになっていた。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

過度のほめ言葉
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の過度のほめ言葉は、皆を不快にさせました。
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

サラダ
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
彼女はレタス、トマト、きゅうりを使って新鮮なサラダを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

河口
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
その都市は川の河口の近くにあります。
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

熱
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
高熱のため、彼は仕事に行けませんでした。
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
私は地震を直接体験しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

下
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
彼はゆっくりと階段を下りてきました。
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界の終わり; 最後の審判の日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
伝道師は世界の終わりと霊的な準備の重要性について話しました。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

無邪気
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
彼女の無邪気は、彼女が人々をあまりにも簡単に信頼させました。
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

妻に対して過度に愛情深い
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
彼は妻に対してそれほどまでに uxorious で、妻が言ったことすべてに同意しました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完全さ
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
レポートの不完全さがプロジェクトの遅れを引き起こした。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

カチキの魚
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
コリカ ソボルナは伝統的なベンガル魚カレーの人気の材料です。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

カワセミ
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
色とりどりのカワセミが池に飛び込んで魚を捕まえました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

収益性の高い
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
不動産業は都市部で非常に収益性が高いです。
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

統一された
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
統一されたアプローチはより良い結果を促進します。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

泡立つ
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
ソーダは開けるとすぐに泡が立ち始めました。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

学生
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
学生たちは抗議活動に積極的に参加しました。
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外見; 出現; 表れ
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
イベントでの彼女の登場は皆を驚かせた。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

塩
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
風味を引き立てるために、スープに塩を少し加えてください。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸せ
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

ユーフォリア, 陶酔, 高揚感
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ったことで、ユーフォリアを感じた。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

熱狂
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
教師の熱狂が生徒たちをインスパイアしました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冷たさ
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
彼の声には明確な冷たさがあった。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

気体の
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
二酸化炭素は気体の物質です。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食い
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
その大食いは大きな熱意でご馳走を食べました。
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

顕著に
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
経済は過去10年間で顕著に改善しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

脱出; 逃亡; 解放
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
囚人の脱出は当局を驚かせた。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
女王は60年以上統治していました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

喉が渇いた
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
暑さで走った後、私はとても喉が渇いています。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。