C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement

Example

He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.

彼はスピーチの前に緊張して震え始めました。

C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

小さな淡水カメ

Meaning

a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America

Example

The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.

テラピンはゆっくりと池に這い込んだ。

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

苔むしている; 苔が生えている

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

古い木の幹は苔むしており、緑の植物で覆われていました。

B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

ギャラリー

Meaning

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

Example

The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.

そのアートギャラリーは、地元の有名なアーティストと国際的なアーティストの絵画を展示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

この花瓶はとても壊れやすいので、注意して扱ってください。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

習慣形成

Meaning

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Example

Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.

習慣形成には一貫性と規律が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者

Meaning

a person who has committed a serious crime

Example

The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.

犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星で生命の存在の証拠を探しています。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利な; 便利な; 利益を生む

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

このポジションはキャリアの成長のための有利な機会を提供します。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

胸が張り裂けるような

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

Example

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

ドキュメンタリーは戦争の犠牲者たちの胸が張り裂けるような場面を見せました。

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

合流する

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

道路は市の中心で合流します。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山からの景色は素晴らしかった。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。

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 /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

噂

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

リーダーの外国人恐怖症に関するコメントは、全国で憤りを引き起こした。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

対話者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue

Example

She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.

彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。

A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

規則

Meaning

an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.

Example

There are strict rules about safety in the lab.

実験室には安全に関する厳しい規則があります。

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

想像を絶する

Meaning

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

Example

It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.

私たちの平和な街でそのような悲劇が起こるなんて、想像を絶していました。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

婦人科

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

Example

She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.

彼女は医科大学を卒業した後、婦人科を専門にすることに決めました。

A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

災害

Meaning

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

地震は自然災害で、何千もの家族に影響を与えました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

掘り出す

Meaning

to dig up something buried, especially a body

Example

The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.

考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放蕩

Meaning

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

Example

He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.

彼はパーティーとギャンブルで満ちた放蕩の生活を送った。

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

主張する

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

彼は請求書の支払いを主張しました。

B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主に; おもに

Meaning

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

Example

The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.

会議は主に環境保護と気候変動についてでした。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱

Meaning

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Example

The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.

その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。

C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

オベリスク

Meaning

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Example

The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小さな装飾用の像

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

彼女はダンスをするバレリーナの陶器のフィギュリンを買いました。

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

使用中の；占領された

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

その部屋は使用中なので、外で待ってください。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海岸

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

子供たちは海岸で遊んでいて、貝殻を集めていました。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究者

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

研究者は科学的なジャーナルに彼女の研究結果を発表しました。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

その数学的な方程式は解くのが難しかった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す

Meaning

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

Example

The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.

部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

古くなった / 色あせた

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

ショッピングワーンの靴は割引価格で販売されました。

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

モノローグ

Meaning

A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.

Example

The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.

俳優はステージで力強いモノローグを披露しました。

A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

Example

She did not recognize him in the crowd.

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷路

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

子供たちは収穫祭のとうもろこしの迷路で迷子になった。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

静けさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

彼は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

アイデア創出

Meaning

The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.

Example

The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.

チームは新製品のアイデアを生み出すためにアイデーションセッションに取り組んだ。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

キオスク

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

彼女は駅の近くのキオスクで水のボトルを買いました。

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書

Meaning

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

Example

The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.

修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。

C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根絶する

Meaning

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

Example

The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.

政府は公務員の腐敗を根絶するためにプログラムを開始した。

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

多くの深海生物は生存のために生物発光を生成します。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。

B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

無能力

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

Example

His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.

彼の問題を解決する無能力はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。

A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

ぶどう

Meaning

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

Example

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

彼女はぶどうの房を vine から取った。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。

C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段

Meaning

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

Example

He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.

彼は新しい家を買うためのお金がなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。

A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要な

Meaning

important, serious, or significant

Example

Climate change is a major concern for the world.

気候変動は世界にとって重大な懸念事項です。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

費用; 支出;

Meaning

the cost required for something; money spent on something

Example

The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.

出張費用は会社が負担しました。

C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

中傷する

Meaning

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

Example

He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.

彼は自分のライバルが彼を中傷したことを知って怒っていた。

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片

Meaning

a portion or part of something

Example

He gave me a piece of cake.

彼は私にケーキの一切れをくれました。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

告発する

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

彼女は彼を財布を盗んだことで告訴した。

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

この本を図書館に持って行ってください。

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

タイヤ

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

車のタイヤが高速道路でパンクした。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。

C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗

Meaning

a social blunder or mistake in etiquette

Example

He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.

彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的な

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学的な発見は私たちの世界理解を形成し続けています。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉

Meaning

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

Example

The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.

秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。

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。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能

Meaning

capable of being reflected, as light or an image

Example

The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.

湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

知られている

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

彼は国でよく知られた俳優です。

C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日食 (太陽または月)

Meaning

an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss

Example

The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.

完全な太陽日食は数分間空を暗くしました。

C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

Example

He is studying dendrology at the university.

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

光沢のあるまたは磨かれた表面; リップグロス

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

彼女は唇に透明なグロスを塗って、健康的で輝く外観を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

宿泊施設

Meaning

An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.

Example

They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.

彼らは山の近くの小さな宿泊施設に泊まりました。

A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに

Meaning

separately; away from each other; in pieces

Example

The two buildings are far apart from each other.

2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。

C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下

Meaning

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

Example

The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.

マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。

C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊

Meaning

Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.

Example

Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.

野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

叫ぶ

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。

A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

興味がある

Meaning

Showing curiosity or concern about something.

Example

She is very interested in learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶことにとても興味がある。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

宣言的

Meaning

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Example

A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.

宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

えこひいき

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

マネージャーは特定の従業員に対する偏愛で告発されました。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ

Meaning

A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.

Example

The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.

船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

Example

The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.

理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。

B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

Example

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

適切な保存は機械の寿命を延ばします。