B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争

Meaning

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

Example

Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.

現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

リアリズム

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

彼女の絵画はそのリアリズムで賞賛されています。

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解く

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

境界または新しい分野

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

ロボット手術は医学の新しいフロンティアを探求しています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

農民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

その農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で一生懸命働いていました。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

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 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。

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 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。

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/verb jiːldz

yields

収穫量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷

Meaning

Without injury; not physically harmed.

Example

All the passengers were rescued uninjured.

すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

彼らはお互いに相互尊重を持っています。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

記号 / トークン

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

彼女は感謝のしるしとして、小さな贈り物を彼に渡しました。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。

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 /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

氷河

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

氷河は気候変動のためにゆっくりと溶けています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

街は一晩で変わった。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

気づかれなかった; 無視された

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

彼の努力はマネージャーに気づかれませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。

B2 verb /swer/

swear

誓う

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

私は真実を話すと誓います。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

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 /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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。

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 /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便な; 面倒な; 困難な

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

壊れたエレベーターは、最上階に到達するのを不便にしました。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

広告主

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

広告主はスーパーボウルのコマーシャルに何百万ドルも支払った。

B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

言葉を失う

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、言葉を失いました。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

母国; 出身地

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

彼はいつも自分の母国について愛情を込めて話していました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

絶滅

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

いくつかの種は過剰な漁業によって絶滅の危機に瀕しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商標

Meaning

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

Example

The company’s logo is its trademark.

その会社のロゴはその商標です。

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

予測可能な

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

その会社は予測可能な未来において変化を起こす可能性は低い。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚か

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の愚かな行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

右と左に急に曲がる交互の線または経路; シャープな曲がりのパターン

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

その道路は山を登る際にジグザグのパターンに沿っています。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

うつ病

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

セラピストは認知行動療法を通じて彼女がうつ病に対処する手助けをしました。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

方針の適切な実行は重要です。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

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 /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口頭の、言葉で表現された

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口頭コミュニケーションはほとんどの状況で重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

インテリア

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

ホテルのインテリアは美しく装飾されていました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

回復力のある

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

回復力のある素材は耐久性を保証します。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ

Meaning

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

Example

The park was full of litter after the festival.

祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。

B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

料理

Meaning

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

Example

Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.

イタリア料理は世界中で有名です。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

その国は腐敗に覆われていた。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

パントリー

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

彼女は今週のために新鮮な食料品でパントリーを満たしました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生の

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生種は汚染によって危機に瀕しています。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

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 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。