B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。

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 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 /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

障害

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

身体的な障害にもかかわらず、彼は車椅子レースで成功したアスリートになりました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。

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 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

彼女は天気について発言した。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

アクセス可能

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

その博物館は公共交通機関で簡単にアクセス可能です。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

腎臓

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

十分な水分を摂取することで、腎臓の健康を保つことができます。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不十分

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

彼の説明は混乱を解消するには不十分でした。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

触知可能

Meaning

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Example

The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.

運動の利益は目に見え、測定可能です。

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守衛; 飼育係;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

動物園のキーパーは毎朝8時に動物たちに餌を与えていました。

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

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 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

正直な; 開かれた; 率直な; 誠実な

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

彼女は私のプレゼンテーションについて率直な意見をくれました。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。

B2 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 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

入口で身分証明書を提示してください。

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。

B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気

Meaning

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

Example

He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

花を踏まないでください。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

虐待的 / 身体的または言葉での害を伴う

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

彼女は虐待的な上司のせいで仕事を辞めました。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

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 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

ハウスボート

Meaning

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

Example

They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.

彼らは湖の美しいハウスボートで休暇を過ごしました。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

アクセサリー; 犯罪に加担する人物

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

彼女は新しい電話のためにいくつかのスタイリッシュなアクセサリーを買いました。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

激しい怒りや暴力的な感情;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

彼の怒りは彼が自転車を盗まれたことに気づいたときに明らかだった。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

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 /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

戻る

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

システムは更新後、元の設定に戻ります。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

テンポ, リズム

Meaning

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

Example

The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.

バンドは普段よりも速いテンポで曲を演奏しました。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

強い欲求

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

彼女は毎晩チョコレートが欲しくなる。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

それぞれの; 各自の

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

学生たちは昼食後、それぞれの教室に戻った。

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

ビジネスの成功

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

革新はビジネスの成功を促進します。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

適度に

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

彼女は健康を保つために適度に運動しています。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。

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 /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 ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

殉教者の安息地は川の近くにあります。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侶

Meaning

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

Example

The monk spent hours in meditation each day.

その僧侶は毎日数時間を瞑想に費やしました。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

守護者; 後見人

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

関与する

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

教育に若者を関与させることは重要です。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

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 /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。