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B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

硬直した; 固い; 堅固な
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
古い木の板は曲がりにくく、硬すぎた。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 魅力的な魅力;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
ハリウッドのグラマーは世界中から若い俳優を引き寄せました。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
その像は固い銅でできていました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
古い墓地は村の端にあります。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

風通しの良い
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
新しいアパートは明るくて風通しが良いです。
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠誠
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
彼の会社への忠誠心は、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

リーク
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
スープはジャガイモとリークで作られていました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

噂
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
来年、会社が合併するという噂があります。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
会議の後、軽食を提供しました。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

ホームスクーリング
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
ホームスクーリングは、親が子供のニーズに合わせて教育を提供することを可能にします。
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

インストール
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
海底ケーブルのインストールはほぼ完了しています。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

アクティベート
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
彼女は機械を起動するためにボタンを押しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
その家族は何年も後に再会しました。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物は外部刺激に反応します。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

記憶に残る
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
記憶に残る出来事は、世代をインスパイアします。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不器用; 協調性のない
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
彼の動きは不器用で、事故を起こしやすかった。
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 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 ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

ビジネスの成功
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
革新はビジネスの成功を促進します。
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
学生たちは授業中に彼のアクセントを嘲笑しました。
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

地球規模の平和
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
地球規模の平和には集団的な努力が必要です。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

読めない
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医者の字は完全に読めなかった。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

売上高
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
会社は販売部門で高い売上高を報告しました。
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

疲れる; 退屈な
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
長い講義は疲れさせ、繰り返しが多かった。
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 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

花が咲く
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
小さな庭は春に花が咲き始めた。
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒ガス
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
産業からの有毒ガスは大気汚染に貢献しています。
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美徳；道徳；有益な品質
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
誠実は多くの文化で最も高い美徳と見なされています。
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

強力な
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
その強力な川は国の中心を流れている。
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。