B1 noun /stæf/

staff

スタッフ

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

病院のスタッフはとても役に立ちます。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する

Meaning

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Example

Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.

ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。

C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている

Meaning

Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.

Example

The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.

その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

推薦状, 証言

Meaning

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

Example

Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.

ポジティブなテスティモニアルは企業の評判を高めることができます。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。

C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待する

Meaning

To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.

Example

The law punishes those who maltreat animals.

法律は動物を虐待する者を罰します。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す

Meaning

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

Example

The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.

政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

戦争

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

戦争は5年間続き、大きな破壊を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

発音

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

彼女のフランス語の単語の発音は大きく向上した。

C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。

A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

マーク; 記号; 点数

Meaning

A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score

Example

She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.

彼女は数学の試験で最高点を取った。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

緩い

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

ネジが緩んでいて、締め直す必要があります。

A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

範囲

Meaning

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

Example

The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.

新しい電気自動車の範囲は400マイルです。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター

Meaning

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

Example

He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.

彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

乱雑に探す

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

彼は引き出しの中を漁って鍵を探していた。

C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人

Meaning

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

Example

Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.

彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。

C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

ギー

Meaning

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

Example

She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.

彼女は米を炊くとき、バターの代わりにギーを使った。

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は通常、毎朝7時に起きます。

A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー

Meaning

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

Example

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。

C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一貫性

Meaning

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Example

The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.

エッセイには一貫性が欠けており、理解が難しかった。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり

Meaning

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate

Example

She waters the plants every morning.

彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

不正流用する

Meaning

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

Example

He was accused of misappropriating company funds.

彼は会社の資金を不正に流用したとして告発されました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。

C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する

Meaning

to surrender or give in after resisting

Example

The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.

軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛

Meaning

an expression of praise or approval

Example

The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.

俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

何かの中心; ナッツや種子の食べられる部分

Meaning

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

Example

The kernel of the argument was about fairness.

議論の核心は公平についてでした。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

シンクロニシティ

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

彼らのダンスパフォーマンスは完璧なシンクロニシティを示しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。

A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

薬

Meaning

A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.

Example

Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.

現代医学は病気の治療において大きな進歩を遂げました。

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外見; 出現; 表れ

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

イベントでの彼女の登場は皆を驚かせた。

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。

C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning

a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional

Example

The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.

A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

近く

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

最寄りのガソリンスタンドは近くにあります。

C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産

Meaning

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

Example

In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.

過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。

C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

住めない

Meaning

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

Example

Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.

急速な都市化は都市を住めない場所にする可能性があります。

C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま

Meaning

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

Example

The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.

わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。

C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

泡立つ

Meaning

To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.

Example

The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.

ソーダは開けるとすぐに泡が立ち始めました。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。

A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

競争

Meaning

The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.

Example

Competition grew between language groups.

競争は言語グループ間で増加しました。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。

C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物

Meaning

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Example

The remnants of the wall are still visible.

壁の遺物はまだ見える。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

ウサギは森の中を速く走った。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。

C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論

Meaning

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

Example

Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.

アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。

B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上部

Meaning

higher in position or rank

Example

The upper floor of the building is under renovation.

建物の上の階は改装中です。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能

Meaning

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.

教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

飲料水

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村人たちは飲用水へのアクセスがありませんでした。

C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

法的基準

Meaning

A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.

Example

The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.

その決定は法的基準を設定しました。

A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

歯

Meaning

a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

Example

She brushes her teeth twice a day.

彼女は一日に二回歯を磨きます。

B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

繰り返しの; 多くの回発生する

Meaning

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

Example

He made repeated attempts to contact her.

彼は何度も彼女に連絡を試みました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ

Meaning

to remove one's clothes

Example

The monk disrobed before entering the river.

僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

文; 刑期

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

裁判官は彼に5年間の刑期を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

プロトコル

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

セキュリティチームはイベント中に厳格なプロトコルに従いました。

C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遺物の

Meaning

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

Example

Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.

人間にはもはや元の機能を果たさない遺物の尾骨があります。

B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

それによって;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

彼は一生懸命働き、それによって成功を収めました。

C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

強制する

Meaning

to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something

Example

The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.

契約は会社にタイムリーなサービスを提供することを義務付けます。

A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。

C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな

Meaning

forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor

Example

His late arrival was considered a venial offense.

彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

挑戦されていない; 反対なしに受け入れられた; ライバルなし

Meaning

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

Example

He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.

彼は5年間、挑戦されていないチャンピオンであり続けました。

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

複雑な

Meaning

Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.

Example

His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.

彼の議論は非常に複雑で、誰も理解できませんでした。

B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する

Meaning

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

Example

The school equipped its students with modern technology.

学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

グレイハウンド

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

グレイハウンドは犬の競技場でレースに勝ちました。

A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

必要とする

Meaning

to need something; to demand or insist on

Example

This job requires excellent communication skills.

この仕事には優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未開発; 未成熟; 原始的

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

未開発の土地は後に公園に変わりました。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最小

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

これは利用可能な最も安価なオプションです。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不寛容

Meaning

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Example

He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.

彼は自分の意見と異なる意見を全く容認しません。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

不屈

Meaning

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.

両者の不屈の姿勢のために交渉は失敗した。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

下品; 粗野; 無礼;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

彼の下品な言葉はディナーパーティーの皆を不快にさせた。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

却下する

Meaning

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

Example

The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.

裁判官は弁護側の異議を却下した。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。

A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

オウム

Meaning

a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak

Example

The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.

色とりどりのオウムが子供たちが言ったことを繰り返しました。

C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

均質化

Meaning

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

Example

The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.

その会社は世界市場で製品を均質化しようとしました。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

ペット

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

私の犬は私のお気に入りのペットです。

C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地

Meaning

Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.

Example

Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.

農家は土壌の肥沃度を回復させるために畑を休ませます。

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

車

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

私は毎日車で仕事に行きます。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

先駆ける

Meaning

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

Example

Dark clouds often forerun a storm.

暗い雲はしばしば嵐の前触れとなる。

C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的

Meaning

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

Example

The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.

独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

浪費家

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

浪費家の息子は、遺産を浪費した後、家に帰りました。

C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼

Meaning

rude or disrespectful behavior

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.

教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的

Meaning

Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.

Example

Medical education has improved significantly.

医学教育は大幅に改善されました。

C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き

Meaning

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Example

The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.

指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。

C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ

Meaning

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.

合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの

Meaning

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

Example

Grammar has always been his bete noire.

文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

軽率

Meaning

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

Example

It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.

公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。