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B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

向上させる
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
新しい機能はユーザー体験を向上させます。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

証拠
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
探偵は容疑者の有罪の証拠を提示しました。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

表示する
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
博物館は古代の遺物を表示しています。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不本意に
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
彼女は不本意に会議に出席することに同意した。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察はすぐに現場に到着して調査を行いました。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医師は吸収を早めるために舌下錠を処方しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

解凍する
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
氷は太陽の下で溶け始めました。
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中する
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
騒音にもかかわらず、彼女は勉強に集中しようとした。
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

ボール
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
子供たちは公園でボールで遊びました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

ひっくり返す
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
彼女はパンケーキをフライパンでひっくり返した。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建築
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代の建築は魅力的です。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

見えない; 意見なし
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
幽霊はお化け屋敷のほとんどの人々には見えませんでした。
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸せ
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混ぜる
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
すべての書類を一つの山に混ぜないでください。
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

リマインダー
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
彼は母親の誕生日に電話するためにリマインダーを設定しました。
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

陰鬱な
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
彼の陰鬱な表情は皆を不安にさせた。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
リソース配分に関して、二つの部門間に摩擦がありました。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

策定する
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
会社は拡張戦略を策定する必要があります。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

フライパン
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
油を大きなフライパンで熱してから、野菜を加えます。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

チョコレート色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
チョコレート色のソファはリビングルームでエレガントに見えます。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

円形の建物
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
観光客は議会堂の壮大なロタンダの中に集まりました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 魅力的な魅力;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
ハリウッドのグラマーは世界中から若い俳優を引き寄せました。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力、学部
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

飛行生物
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
鳥、コウモリ、昆虫は飛行生物の例です。
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

スカート
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
彼女はブラウスに合わせるために青いスカートを選びました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不規則
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
彼のエラティックな行動は、同僚たちを混乱させました。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

気づく
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
時計を見るまで、こんなに遅いとは気づかなかった。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

同盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
グローバルアライアンスは環境の持続可能性を促進します。
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

がん
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
喫煙は肺がんの主な原因です。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

計算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
彼の総費用の計算はペニー単位まで正確でした。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

貪欲
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
お金に対する貪欲は、彼に非倫理的なビジネス判断をさせた。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

ペチコート
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
彼女はドレスの下に白いペティコートを着ていました。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

重要な時点
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
この重要な時点で、私たちは未来について重要な決定を下さなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望させる
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
私はパフォーマンスであなたを失望させたくない。
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解決策; 返信; 液体の混合物
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
私たちはこの問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 政治的目的のために暴力と威圧を使用すること
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
大きな爆発が皆を恐怖で満たした。
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
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。
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
猫はテーブルの下にいます。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
木曜日に会議が予定されています。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

デジタル
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
世界はデジタル経済に向かっています。