B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

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 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依存している; 扶養されている

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

税金の扶養控除対象者として、彼女は自分の税務申告を別々に提出することができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

気絶する

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

彼はめまいを感じ、暑さで気を失った。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。

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。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

徹底的な, 詳細な

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

そのレポートは徹底的で、十分に調査されていました。

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。

B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利な; 有害な; 否定的な

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

厳しい天候条件がイベントを中止させました。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

フェイシャル

Meaning

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

Example

She booked a facial at the spa.

彼女はスパでフェイシャルを予約しました。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

嘔吐する

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

患者は薬を服用後、嘔吐し始めました。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

助言する

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

先生は学生にキャリア選択についてアドバイスしました。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

戦士; 勇敢または経験豊富な戦闘者

Meaning

a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter

Example

The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.

勇敢な戦士が侵略者から村を守った。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

受け入れられない

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

仕事の質は完全に受け入れられませんでした。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

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

その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

光栄に思う

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

彼女は賞を受け取って光栄に思った。

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感嘆

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて、喜びの感嘆を漏らしました。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

aggression

攻撃性

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

彼の突然の攻撃性は会議で誰もが驚いた。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

制限された; 制御された; 制限付き

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

このエリアへのアクセスは、認可されたスタッフのみが制限されています。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

尾のない猿に似た大型の霊長類 / まねする

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

子供たちは大人の行動をよくまねします。

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

マルタ

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

マルタは、甘い味と高いビタミンC含有量で知られる、バングラデシュで人気のある柑橘類です。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商業

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国際商業は近年顕著に拡大しています。

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

稼ぐ人

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

彼女は家族の主要な稼ぐ人です。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠誠

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

彼の会社への忠誠心は、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらしました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

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。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性的

Meaning

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Example

The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.

研究は数字よりも定性的分析に焦点を当てています。

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

ナプキン

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

彼女は夕食を始める前に、膝の上にナプキンを置きました。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令形

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

気候危機に直ちに対処することがインペラティブです。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

無制限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

インターネットプランは1ヶ月間の無制限データを提供します。

B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不衛生な; 適切な衛生状態の欠如

Meaning

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

Example

The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.

レストランは不衛生な厨房の状態で閉店しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

実現する

Meaning

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Example

He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.

彼は夢を実現するために一生懸命働きました。

B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Example

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。

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 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。

B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

常緑

Meaning

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

Example

Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.

松やモミの木のような常緑樹は一年中緑を保ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚か

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の愚かな行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

logic

論理

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。