B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

果たす

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になる夢を果たすために一生懸命働いた。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

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

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

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 /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

初心者

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新米警官は初日にいくつかのミスを犯しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な

Meaning

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

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

残念な; 失望させる; 悲しい

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

こんなに多くの才能ある人々が会社を辞めたのは残念です。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

文脈の

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

文脈の意味は使用によって変わります。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

憲法に関する

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

憲法改革はシステム内で公正を確保します。

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 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ガイドライン

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

会社は従業員の安全のために新しいガイドラインを発表しました。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

彼は逆境に直面しても強さを保った。

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。

B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

キッチンガーデン; キッチンの近くの庭

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

正直で道徳的に正しい; 垂直または立っている位置

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

彼女は正直で正しいビジネスウーマンとして知られています。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。

B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網

Meaning

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

Example

The national power grid must be upgraded.

国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手動で; 物理的な労力を使って;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

データは手動でシステムに入力されました。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

グアバ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。

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 /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

徹底的な, 詳細な

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

そのレポートは徹底的で、十分に調査されていました。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保存する

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

私たちは自然環境を保存しなければなりません。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多言語の

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

彼女は多言語の家庭で育ちました。

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 /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

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 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。

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 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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 /brɪŋk/

brink

縁

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

会社は破産の縁に立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

見通し

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

成長の見通しは有望に見えます。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

噂; ゴシップ; ニュース

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

会社が来月閉鎖されるという噂があります。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。

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 /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。

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。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

広大な; 巨大な; 広がる

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

広大な海は地平線まで広がっていた。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

トランペット

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

兵士は部隊に合図を送るためにトランペットを吹いた。

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 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

輝く

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

彼女のドレスはステージのライトの下で輝いていました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

強姦

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

法律は強姦を犯した者に厳罰を与えます。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

私は地震を直接体験しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

物理学者は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しました。

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。