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B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太陽は地平線の下に消えました。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太陽光エネルギー
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
太陽光エネルギーは炭素排出量を削減するためには不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

ワクチン接種
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
子供たちは幼い頃に麻疹の予防接種を受けます。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

不安定な
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
長旅の後、彼女は足元が不安定だった。
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

再編成する
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
マネージャーはチームの構造を再編成することに決めました。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月面の
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食は昨晩見ることができました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
私は会社のルールに従います。
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 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。
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 /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

ドリル
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
生徒たちは学校で火災訓練に参加しました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
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 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。
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/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 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中級
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
彼女は中級のフランス語コースを受講しています。
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 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

関与する
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
教育に若者を関与させることは重要です。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道徳な
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
彼は不道徳な行動で解雇されました。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

郊外
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
彼らは街の郊外に新しい工場を建てました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。
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 əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
その修正案は支持されませんでした。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
2階には空いているアパートがあります。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥協する
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
過度の共有はあなたのプライバシーを危険にさらす可能性があります。
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 /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

強い要求
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
彼の強い要求で、私たちは長く滞在しました。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
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 /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。
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 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

中毒者
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
彼は毎日何時間もゲームをするゲーム中毒者です。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包み
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

確信
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
彼女は確信を持って話し、皆を信じさせました。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。
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 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青唐辛子
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
彼女はサラダに追加の辛さを加えるために切った青唐辛子を加えた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

ジャーナリング
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
ジャーナリングは思考を整理し、ストレスを減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市長
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市長は公共交通機関を改善するために新しい政策を発表しました。
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

情熱
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
音楽への情熱が彼女をプロの歌手に導いた。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商標
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
その会社のロゴはその商標です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
ソーシャルメディアは多くの人々にとって主流のニュースソースとなった。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

信頼できない; 信頼や依存ができない
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
その古い車は信頼できず、よく壊れます。
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

無関係な; 関連していない
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
二つの出来事は完全に無関係だった。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

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 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

熱帯
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は多くの熱帯種の生息地です。
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。
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 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。
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 verb /wiːv/

weave

織る
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
彼女は美しいカーペットを織ることを学びました。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

無能力な
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を理解できない。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最大の; 極限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
彼女は壊れやすいアイテムを扱うとき、最大の配慮を示しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。