B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。

C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

開花する

Meaning

in the process of blooming or flourishing

Example

The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.

開花する木々は公園を美しく見せました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.

彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

架空の楽園

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

彼らはその島を現代版シャングリ・ラとして描写しました。

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。

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。

C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

ひづめ

Meaning

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

Example

The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.

馬のひづめは鋭い岩に踏んだ後、けがをしました。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

割り込む

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

彼女は彼が話している間、割り込まないようにした。

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。

C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪

Meaning

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason

Example

The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.

活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

二人の姉妹はとても似ている。

C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚

Meaning

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

Example

She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.

彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反応的; 化学的に活発

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

会社は顧客の苦情に反応的なアプローチを採用しました。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。

C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

空想的、不可能な

Meaning

Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.

Example

His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.

彼の空想的なアイデアはしばしば現実主義者を困惑させました。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。

C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

仲裁者

Meaning

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

Example

The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.

国際的な争いにおいて、国連はしばしばメディエーターとして機能します。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完璧な

Meaning

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Example

His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.

彼の完璧なファッションセンスは、すべての同僚に賞賛されました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

モーター

Meaning

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

Example

The car’s motor stopped suddenly.

車のモーターは突然止まりました。

C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

Example

His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.

彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

色

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

青は彼女のお気に入りの色です。

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。

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

つかむ動作; 何かをつかむ能力

Meaning

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

Example

Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.

セラピストは手の治療中に患者のつかむ能力を評価しました。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.

Example

The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.

好奇心旺盛な子供は星について無限に質問をしました。

A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

破壊する

Meaning

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

Example

The fire destroyed the entire building.

火事が建物全体を破壊しました。

C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

解説者

Meaning

a person who explains or interprets something in detail

Example

The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.

批評家は詩人の複雑な作品の解説者として務めました。

C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

コミッショナー

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察のコミッショナーは、事件についてメディアに話しました。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

騒ぎ; 無駄な心配

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

彼女はドレスの小さなシミについてそんなに騒いだので、みんなが気づきました。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

親戚, 家族

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

Example

The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.

形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant

Example

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

ドレス

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい青いドレスを着ていました。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年記念

Meaning

The 300th anniversary of an event.

Example

The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.

その都市は盛大な祭りで三百年祭を祝いました。

C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

誇張な言語

Meaning

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

Example

The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.

その政治家の誇張された演説は一般の人々とつながることができなかった。

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艦

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

潜水艦ケーブルは国際通信を容易にします。

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.

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

disjointed

ばらばら

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

映画はばらばらに感じ、追いかけるのが難しかった。

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。

C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

commencement

開始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。

C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

良心的

Meaning

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Example

A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.

良心的な労働者は常に高品質な結果を提供します。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

アルコール依存症

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

住民

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新しい法律は地元の住民によって歓迎されました。

C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

ガストリティス

Meaning

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.

医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。

C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ

Meaning

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

Example

The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.

医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

その提案は受け入れられませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

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。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

不満にさせる

Meaning

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

Example

The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.

不公平な扱いが労働者を不満にさせた。

C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的

Meaning

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Example

The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.

医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。

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 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

反対意見を持つ人

Meaning

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

Example

Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.

討論中に反対意見を持つ少数の声だけが聞こえました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

繰り返しの; 多くの回発生する

Meaning

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

Example

He made repeated attempts to contact her.

彼は何度も彼女に連絡を試みました。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート

Meaning

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

Example

The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.

有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。

C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

民営化

Meaning

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

Example

The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.

政府は民間投資を促進するために銀行を民営化することを決定しました。

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切る、関係を断つ

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

彼は争いの後、会社との関係を断たなければならなかった。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者

Meaning

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

Example

The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.

受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

混乱させる

Meaning

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

Example

The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.

突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

掴みやすい

Meaning

capable of being grasped or seized

Example

The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.

その道具には安全性を高めるために掴みやすいハンドルがあります。

C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

チャンパク

Meaning

a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.

寺院の中庭にあるチャンパクの木は黄金色の花を咲かせました。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

良い; 素晴らしい; 薄い; 繊細な; 高品質な

Meaning

good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality

Example

The weather is fine today.

今日は天気が良いです。

C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

標本館

Meaning

A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.

Example

The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.

大学は研究と教育のために大きな標本館を維持しています。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小型の船

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

船員たちは岸に到達するために小型の船を使いました。

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 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症は重篤な疾患を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪

Meaning

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

Example

The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.

陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。

C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

Example

The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.

ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。

A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

他の人々

Meaning

people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known

Example

I like to spend time with others.

私は他の人々と時間を過ごすのが好きです。

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸せ

Meaning

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

Example

She showed me a drawing of her house.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。