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B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/

Uncomfortable

不快
Meaning
causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort
Example
He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼は不快に感じました。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

一時的な; 使い捨て
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
春の花の美しさは一時的です。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
政治家は経済改善を約束しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

無謀な
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
適切な装備なしで山に登るのは無謀だった。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神の食べ物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猟
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
狩猟は多くの国で厳格に規制されています。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括弧
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
説明はテキスト内の括弧に含まれていました。
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
空には無数の星があります。
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ（敬意の印として）
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

イーグルのひな
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
イーグレットは巣の中で母親が戻るのを待っていた。
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。
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

返す
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
彼女は彼の親切に思慮深い贈り物で報いました。
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

偽使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
その説教師は偽使徒として非難されました。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

がっかりした
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
彼は悪い知らせを聞いてがっかりしていた。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

消す
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
時間は古い墓石に刻まれた文字を消してしまいました。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇妙な; 異常な; 正常または予想されるものとは異なる
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
それは問題を解決する奇妙な方法です。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

説明する
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
教師は生徒たちにその難しい概念を説明しました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

価値がある
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。
C1 noun /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

クイックサンド
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
探検家は砂漠を横断中にクイックサンドに捕まりました。
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行する
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
彼らは大きなグループと一緒に南極大陸へ旅行しました。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

愛撫
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母親の優しい愛撫が泣いている赤ちゃんを落ち着かせた。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
空の星は数えられません。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

ひどく
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
彼はそのニュースを聞いた後、ひどく悲しく感じました。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

認識論者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
エピステモロジストは、人間がどのようにして確実に何かを知ることができるかについて議論しました。
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
知識人は支配に反対した。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

キャンディ
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
子供たちはハロウィンでキャンディをもらって興奮していた。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

修正的; 治療的; 回復的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生は数学スキルを向上させるためにリメディアルクラスが必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

読みやすい
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
彼女の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父性
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
彼は子供との関係を確認するために、父性検査を要求しました。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓碑銘
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓石にはその兵士の勇気を讃える墓碑銘が刻まれていた。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢な
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢な兵士はためらうことなく部隊を戦いに導いた。
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

都市の郊外
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
彼らは静かな生活を求めて都市の郊外に引っ越しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。
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 noun /djuː/

Dew

露
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

生まれつきの; 生来の; 内在的な
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
彼女は音楽のための生まれつきの才能を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

マスタードオイル
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
私たちはキッチンで野菜を調理するためにマスタードオイルを使います。
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自己
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
彼女は強い自己認識を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

譲渡者
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
譲渡者は、財産権を非営利団体に譲渡しました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

屈折性
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
結晶の屈折性の特性は光をスペクトルに曲げました。
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

確認する
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
ホテルはメールで予約を確認します。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顧的な
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
美術館はその画家の作品の回顧展を開催した。
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

ヒント
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
彼女はサプライズパーティーについてヒントをくれた。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

つまらない
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
その講義はつまらなく、集中するのが難しかった。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
彼らは生涯の友人でした。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人；軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

いくつか
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
数人が昨日の会議に出席した。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇う
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
その会社は来月新しい従業員を雇う予定です。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飛び地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
その都市には、伝統が守られている小さなイタリアン飛び地があります。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

満足
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
彼女は試験の結果に満足していました。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

ローバー
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
ローバーは火星に着陸し、探査を開始しました。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

小さな淡水カメ
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
テラピンはゆっくりと池に這い込んだ。
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

挨拶する
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。