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B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

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

amenity

アメニティ
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
アパートには快適な生活のために必要なすべてのアメニティがあります。
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

実体
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
新しい会社は別個の法的実体として運営されます。
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

変動; バリエーション; 条件や量の違い
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
1日の間に気温に顕著なバリエーションがありました。
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
教師のインテグリティは、積極的な学習環境を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

激しく; 強く
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
夜通し激しく雨が降った。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

卵黄
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
彼女は卵白を卵黄から分けました。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
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 /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

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

cynical

皮肉な
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。
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。
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス;または一時的な仕事
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

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

imply

暗示する
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。
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 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

同行する
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
彼女は友達にコンサートに一緒に行ってほしいと頼んだ。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

遺物
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
食事の残り物はテーブルに残されていた。
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。
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 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。
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 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸せ
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
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 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

階層
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
企業の階層は、最終決定を誰が行うかを決定します。
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

トリリオン
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
その企業の価値は1兆ドル以上に上昇しました。
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

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

Truthfulness

正直
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

叫ぶ
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

強盗
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
警察は地元の店での強盗事件を調査しています。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩壊する
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
古い建物は地震後に崩壊しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

現象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
オーロラは自然現象です。
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

ジェスチャー
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
効果的なジェスチャーはスピーチに強調を加えます。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の;分類された
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

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

depress

落ち込ませる
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
陰鬱な天気は人々を落ち込ませる傾向がある。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

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

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
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。
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

顕著な
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトに顕著な貢献をしました。
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 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

咲く;繁栄する
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
バラは毎年春に美しく咲きます。
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 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

調整する
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
彼女は候補者の間で熱い議論を調整しました。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

作業のコレクション、サンプル、または作業リスト
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
彼のポートフォリオは彼の多様なスキルの範囲を示していました。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

労働力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
その会社は労働力を20%拡大する計画を立てています。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

製造業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

魅了する
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
その家族は何年も後に再会しました。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

制御不能な
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
山火事は制御不能な方法で広がり、広範囲に被害をもたらした。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
車は道路の中央で急停車しました。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

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

Radish

ラディッシュ
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
農家は庭から新鮮なラディッシュを収穫しました。
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室効果
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
温室効果は地球の温暖化を加速させています。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
犯罪者は裕福なビジネスマンを誘拐しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

マットレス
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
私たちは寝室のために新しいマットレスを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

ウェルウィッシャー
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
多くのウェルウィッシャーが彼女の卒業を祝うために来ました。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。