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B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

朝食
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪悪な、犯罪者、または道徳的に悪い
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警察は投資家を欺こうとする邪悪な陰謀を暴露しました。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

病気; 疾患
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
彼女は病気のため仕事を休みました。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

無影響な, 自然な
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
彼は批判に動じることなく、懸命に働き続けました。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南極の
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
南極地域はその極寒と氷のような景色で知られています。
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
彼らは山に囲まれた小さな村に住んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

単音節の言葉
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
'はい'や'いいえ'のような言葉は単音節の言葉です。
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

詐欺
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
その会社は投資家をだまそうとしたとして告発されました。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

塞栓
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
彼らの家は角にあります。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

それによって
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
契約とそのすべての修正はそれによって署名される必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

戦術
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
チームは試合に勝つために戦術を変えた。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

約束を破る
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
その会社は賃金を引き上げるという約束を破りました。
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

承認する
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
委員会は明日新しい方針を承認します。
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

エアロスタティクス
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

簡単な
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
彼女は式典にシンプルな白いドレスを着ていました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

三位一体
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
博物館の展示は、三つのテーマの三位一体に焦点を当てていました：記憶、アイデンティティ、そして力。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

亀
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
カメは砂浜をゆっくり横切った。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。
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。
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

子犬
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
子犬は尾を振った、飼い主を見たとき。
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

相乗的な
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
相乗的な効果は、栄養素が一緒に働くときに発生します。
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

憤り
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生の間で憤りが増大した。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

お父さん
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
パパは今日学校に迎えに来る。
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

環境劣化
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
環境劣化は生物多様性を脅かしています。
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
それはクソみたいな災害だった！
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

マリーゴールド
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
鮮やかなマリーゴールドの花は、祭りの装飾に色を添えた。
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

補間
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学者は欠落したデータポイントを予測するために補間を使用しました。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

マジシャン
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを取り出しました。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

誇張した言葉
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
政治家の演説は、空虚な誇張した言葉で満たされていました。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

冗談を言う
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
私はただあなたと冗談を言っているだけです。
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

円形の
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
子供たちはキャンプファイヤーの周りに円形の配置で座っていました。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

編集する
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
この文書を提出前に編集する必要があります。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

グッピー
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
彼は火災訓練中に最寄りの出口をすぐに見つけた。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓話
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

資産やサービスをお金を稼ぐ方法に変換すること
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTubeはコンテンツ制作者がモネタイズを通じてお金を稼ぐことを可能にします。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

残余
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
患者は手術後に残余の痛みを感じました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
映画の予告編は先週公開されました。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

パピルス
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古代の巻物はパピルスに書かれていました。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

ありそうもない、またはあり得ない
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
彼の遅刻の説明は信じがたいものだった。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家
Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

きらめく
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
湖は月光の下で輝いていました。
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

あくび
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
退屈な講義の最中にあくびを抑えることができなかった。
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

ヒゲ
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
彼は劇のために濃いヒゲを生やした。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周辺地域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
彼らは古代都市のパーリューを探索して午後を過ごした。
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。
B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

紹介
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
教授は講義を始める前に簡単なイントロダクションをしました。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

抒情詩の一形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
詩人は印象的なエポードでオードを締めくくった。