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B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

タクシー
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
空港までタクシーで行きました。
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝臓は脂肪の消化を助けるために胆汁を生成します。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
彼女は大学で法学の教授です。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

愛国心
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
勝利の日は国全体の愛国心を反映しています。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

互換性がない
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
彼らの性格は完全に互換性がなかった。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

約束する
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
私はあなたの宿題を手伝うと約束します。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

結合された
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
チームの共同の努力は成功をもたらしました。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水は常温で液体です。
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

手がかり
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
探偵は窓の近くで手がかりを見つけました。
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

到達する
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
私たちは10分以内に駅に到着します。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

プラスチック
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
これらの容器は耐久性のあるプラスチックで作られています。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太陽は東で昇り、南で沈みます。
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

酒と楽しみの祭り
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
小説はそのパーティーを過剰と喜びのバッカナリアとして描いています。
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
その会社は環境意識を促進しています。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

人々が仮面と衣装を着て集まるパーティー
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
チャリティイベントは大きなマスカレードとして開催されました。
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
本に印刷ミスがありました。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

激しく
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
彼女はその告発を激しく否定した。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声で叫ぶ
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗議者の叫び声が通りを満たした。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

竜巻
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
レストランは町で最高の牛肉ステーキを提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大きな本や写本
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
図書館には古いシェイクスピアのフォリオがあります。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

渡る
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
私たちは木製の橋を使って川を渡りました。
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

体内吸収能力
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

シネレシス
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
ヨーグルトは液体が上に分離するとシネレシスを示しました。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
彼女は大学で英文学を学びました。
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

ドイツ語
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
彼女は海外で勉強するためにドイツ語を学んでいます。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

聖別
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
司祭は厳粛に聖別の儀式を行った。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

未熟な
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
機械の未熟な扱いがいくつかのミスを引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

トロリー
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
トロリーは市内中心を15分ごとに走ります。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音節分け
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
適切な音節分けは正しい発音に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

ターミナル、終点、末期の病
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
彼は中央ターミナルでバスを待っていた。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝶は花から花へと飛ぶ美しい昆虫です。
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

長すぎる
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
教授の冗長な講義は多くの学生を眠らせた。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

ティーポット
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
彼女はお茶を淹れるためにティーポットに熱いお湯を注いだ。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

レインコート
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
彼は雨の中で乾いたままでいるためにマッキントッシュを着ていました。
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
会議は来週に延期されました。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻訳
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
彼女は2ヶ月でその本の翻訳を終えました。
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

ボート
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るために小さなボートに乗りました。
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
私たちは肉屋から新鮮な肉を買いました。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

空港
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
私たちはフライトの2時間前に空港に到着しました。
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

送信する
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

私は
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
今日は私は幸せです。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

閾値, 限界
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
害虫の個体数の閾値に達したら、対策を講じなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

鐘の中にある金属部品、鐘を打って音を出す
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
鐘の中の金属部品は壊れていた。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

タイル
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
キッチンの床はセラミックタイルで覆われています。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

詐欺
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
その政治家は選挙に勝つために詐欺を使ったとして非難された。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
金曜日までに課題を提出してください。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

回答者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
調査には1000人以上の回答者がいました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。