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B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

スムーズに; 問題なく
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
車は新しい高速道路でスムーズに走る。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天のような; 神聖な; 美味しい
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
チョコレートケーキは天のような味わいで、口の中で溶けました。
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

影響力のある; 強力な
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
彼女はコミュニティの中で影響力のあるリーダーです。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

トロリー
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
トロリーは市内中心を15分ごとに走ります。
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

問題のある; 問題を引き起こす
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
新しい政策変更は問題があり、再評価する必要があります。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー!」と叫びました。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。
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 /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

揺れ; 衝撃; バカ者
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
電車の突然の揺れで乗客は一瞬バランスを失いました。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

湿気のある; 湿った
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
湿度の高い気候は、実際よりも暑さを感じさせます。
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感謝祭
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
私たちは家族と一緒に感謝祭の夕食を過ごしました。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

お出かけ
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
彼らは先週末、ビーチで素晴らしいお出かけをしました。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

モバイルセキュリティ
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
強力なモバイルセキュリティは個人情報を保護します。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。
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, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。
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。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
目をこすることは過剰で有害です。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天気予報は毎時間更新されます。
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

戦場
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
遅延によって生じた不便についてお詫びします。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

呼び起こす
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
その古い歌は彼女の子供時代の思い出を呼び起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

管理可能な; コントロールできる
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
作業負荷は計画通りにすれば管理可能です。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

静かな
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
静かな環境はリラックスと集中を促進します。
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 /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

銀河系
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
天の川は私たちの太陽系と地球を含む銀河系です。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

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 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

検査官
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
検査官はレストランのキッチンを衛生基準に従って慎重に確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生動物保護
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
野生動物保護の目的は絶滅危惧種を保護することです。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

集中的
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す前に、集中的な英語コースを受講しました。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

収穫
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有機農業
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
オーガニックファーミングは土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減らします。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。
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 /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由の戦士
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
その自由の戦士は祖国の解放のために人生を捧げた。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
私は会社のルールに従います。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

入植者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
入植者たちは新しい町に到着し、家を建て始めました。
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。
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 /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的な
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
音楽は誰もが理解できる普遍的な言語です。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。