B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

信頼性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

お客様は私たちのサービスの信頼性を重視しています。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

作業負荷

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

彼のワークロードは先月劇的に増加しました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

おたまじゃくし

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池はおたまじゃくしでいっぱいでした。

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 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

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。

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

漁師たちは高潮を待ってボートを出すために待っていました。

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

攻撃的な; 侮辱的な; 攻撃的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の攻撃的な発言は、全員の気持ちを傷つけました。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。

B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

ランダム

Meaning

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

Example

She selected a random book from the library shelf.

彼女は図書館の棚からランダムに本を選びました。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収

Meaning

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

Example

The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.

その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

もっともらしい、または可能性がある

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

彼の言い訳はもっともらしく見えたが、私は疑念を抱いていた。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。

B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

水分子は2つの水素原子と1つの酸素原子で構成されています。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

バカ

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

彼は昨晩のパーティーでイディオットのように振る舞った。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告人は法廷で無罪を主張しました。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。

B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

徹底的に; 完全に;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

彼女はゲストが到着する前に家全体を徹底的に掃除しました。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

ランキング

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

彼の競技でのランキングは、各ラウンド後に向上しました。

B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技術的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

技術の進歩が未来的なプロジェクトを可能にする。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

その罪は昼間に犯されました。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争

Meaning

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

Example

Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.

権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未熟

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未熟なバナナは数日後に黄色くなります。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

ひよこ豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

ひよこ豆を一晩水に浸してから調理すると、消化が良くなります。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

確認する

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

手続きを続ける前に、メールアドレスを確認してください。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人

Meaning

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

Example

The widow received support from her family and community.

未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

口論; 争い

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。

B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

向上

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

教育の質の向上は非常に重要です。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

冷静な; 真剣で思慮深い; 節度のある

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

彼は祝典全体を通して冷静を保っていた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

さわやか

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

暑い一日後の涼しい風はさわやかだった。

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

適切に

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

彼は適切に仕事を終えましたが、次回は改善できるでしょう。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望遠鏡

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

長い

Meaning

long in duration or extent

Example

The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.

会議は長く、3時間以上続きました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不寛容

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

リーダーは他の宗教に対する不寛容さで批判されました。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。

B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

Example

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

今夜のレストランの予約をしました。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。