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B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
この地域の天気はとても予測できない。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

避ける
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
ボクサーは相手のパンチをかわすことに成功した。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

ユダヤ人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
彼はユダヤ人で、ユダヤの習慣を守っています。
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止された; 違法な
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
この建物では喫煙が厳しく禁止されています。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。
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 /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力、学部
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

感染性のある; 伝染する
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
彼女の感染力のある笑い声は皆を笑顔にした。
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

登録する
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
彼はコンピュータプログラミングのコースに登録することを決めました。
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 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

つまむ
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
彼女はスープに少し塩を加えました。
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。
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 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
指で突っつかないで。
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
科学者たちは次の十年で火星への有人ミッションを計画しています。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

噂; ゴシップ; ニュース
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
会社が来月閉鎖されるという噂があります。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。
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 /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

アーケード
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
子供たちはゲームセンターで午後を過ごしました。
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

いらいらした
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
窓の外の絶え間ない騒音に彼女はいらいらした。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

発射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
衛星は成功裏に発射されました。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
3/4の分数では、4は分母です。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

広々とした; 広いスペースのある
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
アパートメントは広々としており、広いベッドルームがあります。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花のような
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい花のようなドレスを着ていった。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

分析する
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
科学者たちは新しいパターンを発見するためにデータを分析しています。
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。
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 /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
彼は深い男性的な声を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
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 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

価値がある
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

景気後退
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
その国は金融危機のため深刻な景気後退に直面した。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

モバイルセキュリティ
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
強力なモバイルセキュリティは個人情報を保護します。
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 /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。
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 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

実現する
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
彼は夢を実現するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

マーカー、マーキングペン
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
彼は重要なポイントを強調するために赤いマーカーを使用しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
彼は列車の時刻表について尋ねました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大樽
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。
B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定する
Meaning
to make into law; to perform or act out
Example
The government decided to enact a new policy on education.
政府は教育に関する新しい政策を制定することを決定しました。
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
地震の間、地面が震え始めた。
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.