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C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争い, 敵意
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
二つの家族は世代を超えて争い続けています。
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水産業
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
彼女は高級な香りを作り出すパフューマリーで働いています。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

開会
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
その組織は正式に開会されました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

戦車
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
戦士はその戦車に乗って勇敢に戦いに挑みました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

満ちた
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
交渉は緊張と不確実性で満ちていました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

シンプルな、飾りのない
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
部屋はシンプルで、テーブルと椅子だけがありました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

肘で軽く押す
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
会議中、彼女は彼を静かにさせるために軽く肘で押した。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒れる
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震で古い建物が倒れた。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
大工は基板を白く塗った。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

ロープ
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
カウボーイは野生の馬を捕まえるためにロープを作りました。
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的な
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生農業は土壌の健康と生物多様性を改善します。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

無鉄砲に
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
彼女は無鉄砲に新しいプロジェクトに飛び込んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

回避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
彼の責任回避は同僚を苛立たせました。
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

無関係性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
裁判官はその主張が事件と無関係であるとして退けた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

怒らせる
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
彼の不公平な発言が観客を怒らせた。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

信仰心
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
彼の信仰心は毎日の祈りに明らかでした。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

不正改ざん
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
証拠の改ざんは犯罪です。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放戦争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放戦争は国の歴史を大きく変えた。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演説家
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
有名な演説家が感動的なスピーチを行った。
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

反乱者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
軍隊は攻撃後、数人の反乱者を逮捕した。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

違憲の
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
裁判所は新しい法律が違憲であると宣言しました。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可欠な能力
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

突出部
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
屋根のオーバーハングは夏に日陰を提供します。
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准する
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
政府は貿易協定を批准しました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表現
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
討論中の彼の表現は、皆を感動させました。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

鉄板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
彼女は熱い鉄板でパンケーキを作った。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

飾る
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
彼は物語をより面白くするために飾る傾向があります。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

手綱; 騎馬用具
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
騎手はレースの前に馬の手綱を調整した。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

厳格な
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
彼女はデザインにおける厳格な基準で知られています。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

容易化
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
彼女のファシリテーションにより、会議はスムーズに進行しました。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文房具店
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文房具屋は試験のための最適なペンを推薦しました。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

復讐する
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
彼は兄の死を復讐することを誓った。
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

誇張法
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.
'私は馬を食べることができるほどお腹がすいている' は誇張法の典型的な例です。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

吐き気を感じる
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐った食べ物の匂いが彼女に吐き気を感じさせた。
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

エリティスト
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
彼のエリティストな態度は、彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

赤褐色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
彼女は長い赤褐色の髪を持っていて、日光の下で輝いています。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
彼女はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.