A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功する

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

彼女はキャリアで成功するために一生懸命働いた。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。

A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

味; 個人的な好み

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

このケーキは私が本当に楽しんでいる甘い味がします。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

成功には集中と決意が必要です。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

生まれつき

Meaning

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

Example

He has an inbred sense of loyalty.

彼には生まれつきの忠誠心があります。

B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁

Meaning

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

Example

Language barriers can make communication difficult.

言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

覆す / 判決を覆す

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

裁判所は前回の判決を覆すことに決めました。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疎外された

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疎外された学生は、犯罪に走りがちです。

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

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。

C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

横断する

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

彼らはラクダで砂漠を横断した。

C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

時代

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

ルネサンスは大きな芸術的および文化的業績の時代でした。

C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

満足していない

Meaning

Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger

Example

Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.

謝罪にもかかわらず、彼女は満足していなかった。

A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

オウム

Meaning

a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak

Example

The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.

色とりどりのオウムが子供たちが言ったことを繰り返しました。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

犯罪者

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警察は昨夜、危険な犯罪者を逮捕しました。

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

ベール; マスク; 花嫁のベール;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

花嫁は式の間に美しい白いベールを着ていました。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

発する

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

甘い香りが庭から発せられました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

思いやり

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

彼女はホームレスの子供たちに食べ物と避難所を提供することで大きな思いやりを示しました。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。

B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

評価する

Meaning

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

The teacher assessed the students' progress.

教師は学生の進捗を評価しました。

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

静かな; 無音の; 騒がない

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

図書館は学習時間中は完全に静かでした。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした

Meaning

full of energy and life; bright and striking

Example

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.

夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。

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。

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

彼女

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

昨日公園で彼女を見ました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

美味しい食べ物の小さな一切れ; 面白い情報の小さな部分

Meaning

a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information

Example

She served delicious titbits at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美味しいおつまみを出しました。

A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である

Meaning

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

Example

The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.

新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者

Meaning

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

Example

The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.

その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。

A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

関係

Meaning

the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things

Example

They have a very close relationship.

彼らは非常に親密な関係を持っています。

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港は海上貿易を改善します。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

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 /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。

Meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Example

The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。

C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精密農業

Meaning

The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.

Example

Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.

精密農業は資源の使用を最適化し、効率を向上させます。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面的な知識の誇示

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

彼のスピーチはサイオリズムで満ちており、誰も感動しなかった。

C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な

Meaning

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

Example

The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.

そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

会場

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

結婚式の会場は美しく飾られていました。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック

Meaning

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

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。

C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する

Meaning

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

Example

The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.

ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解説者

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

解説者はサッカーの試合を詳細に説明しました。

A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー

Meaning

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

Example

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力する

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを終わらせるために努力した。

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

突撃 / 初めての試み

Meaning

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

Example

The company made its first foray into the international market.

その会社は国際市場への初めての進出を果たした。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

クローゼット

Meaning

A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.

Example

Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.

彼女のクローゼットはカラフルなドレスでいっぱいです。

C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗長

Meaning

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

Example

His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.

彼の冗長な説明は、問題を明確にするどころか、聴衆を混乱させました。

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。

C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する

Meaning

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

Example

The moon wanes after the full moon night.

月は満月の夜の後に減少する。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態

Meaning

the state of being about to happen

Example

The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.

嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。

C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真実性

Meaning

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

Example

The journalist checked the veracity of the report.

ジャーナリストは報告書の真実性を確認しました。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。

A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

才能

Meaning

natural aptitude or skill

Example

She has a great talent for painting.

彼女は絵画において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。

C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人

Meaning

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

Example

The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.

その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水は常温で液体です。

C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

狂気

Meaning

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Example

It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.

嵐の中でハイキングに行くのは完全に狂気でした。

C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞

Meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Example

The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.

ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。

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。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

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。

C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書

Meaning

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

Example

She presented her credentials before starting the new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

Meaning

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

Example

The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.

A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

パッケージ

Meaning

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

Example

He received a package in the mail.

彼は郵便でパッケージを受け取った。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

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 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山の噴火は、何千人もの人々にその地域から避難するよう強制した。

C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる

Meaning

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

Example

The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.

若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。

A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

イメージ; 画像; 形象

Meaning

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Example

The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.

企業はスキャンダル後、公共のイメージを改善するために一生懸命働きました。