B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

類似点

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

日本の高齢化問題とバングラデシュの状況にはパラレルが存在します。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

感染性のある; 伝染する

Meaning

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

Example

Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.

彼女の感染力のある笑い声は皆を笑顔にした。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

実現する

Meaning

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Example

He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.

彼は夢を実現するために一生懸命働きました。

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投資

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

株式投資は長期的な富を生むことができます。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操作する

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

彼女はソフトウェアを操って素晴らしいグラフィックスを作成できます。

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

Example

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥だらけ

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

子供たちは外で遊んだ後、泥だらけの靴で帰ってきました。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

憤り

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

学生の間で憤りが増大した。

B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。

B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

育成

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

良い教師は学生の創造性を育む上で重要な役割を果たします。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

収容する

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

ホテルは最大200人を収容できます。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

現れる

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

デ・クエルヴァイン症候群の症状は、長時間の携帯電話使用後に現れることがあります。

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 /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 ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

エコシステム

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

バランスの取れたエコシステムは、環境の持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

ワイナリー

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

彼らはフランスの有名なワイナリーを訪れました。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

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 /hʌm/

Hum

ぶんぶん音

Meaning

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

Example

The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.

エアコンの絶え間ないぶんぶん音が彼女が安らかに眠るのを助けました。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

豊かさ

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化的な豊かさは伝統への深い理解を促進します。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

貫通する

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

弾丸は壁を貫通した。

B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反対の

Meaning

being against or in disagreement with something

Example

She is strongly opposed to animal testing.

彼女は動物実験に強く反対しています。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟練した

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

彼女は多言語に非常に熟練しています。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

過度に

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

彼女は結果について過度に心配していた。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

ベルベット

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

ロイヤルカーテンは豊かな赤いベルベットで作られていました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。

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 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

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

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。

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 /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 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

著作権

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

彼女はその本の著作権を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

クローブ

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

彼女はワインにいくつかのクローブを加えて、風味を増しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利な; 逆境の

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

悪天候は私たちの屋外イベントには不利でした。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

ロジスティクス

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

ロジスティクスはタイムリーな配達を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。

B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条約

Meaning

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

Example

The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

平和条約は長年の交渉後に署名されました。

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 無人地帯; 砂漠

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Example

They got lost in the wilderness for three days.

彼らは三日間野生の中で迷子になりました。

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 verb /dwel/

dwell

住む

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

彼らは湖の近くの小さな家に住んでいます。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

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 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

彼らは家を広げることに決めました。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

ジェット機

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

ジェットは滑らかに離陸し、すぐに巡航高度に達しました。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

ヴィンテージ / クラシック

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

彼女は1950年代のヴィンテージドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。