C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家

Meaning

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

Example

He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.

彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。

C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者

Meaning

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

Example

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。

C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

長く情熱的な演説をする

Meaning

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

Example

The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.

政治家は群衆に一時間以上も演説をしました。

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

気候適応

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

気候適応は変化に対する回復力を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Example

The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.

候補者は討論中に強いスピーチを行いました。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

塗る

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance

Example

The children bedaubed the wall with paint.

子供たちは壁にペンキを塗った。

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

安い; 低価格

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

このレストランは安いが美味しい料理を提供します。

C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖

Meaning

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

Example

The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.

標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。

C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細

Meaning

extremely small in size or importance

Example

She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格

Meaning

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

Example

His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.

彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

オフ

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

彼は部屋を出る前に電気をオフにしました。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

覇権

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

帝国は隣国に対してその覇権を維持した。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる

Meaning

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

Example

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.

スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ロフト

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

彼女は古いロフトを現代的なスタジオに改造しました。

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。

B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

誘惑する

Meaning

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

Example

The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

新鮮なパンの匂いが彼をパン屋に入らせました。

C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

議会を延期する

Meaning

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

Example

The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.

大統領は、危機が解決するまで議会を延期することを決定しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

おしゃべりな; 多弁な

Meaning

speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words

Example

The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.

おしゃべりなセールスマンは自分の製品について何時間も話し続けました。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

難しい

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

都市の課題を管理することはますます難しくなっている。

C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

急激に方向転換する

Meaning

to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern

Example

The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.

ウサギは狐から逃げるために素早く急激に方向転換した。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。

C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ

Meaning

a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States

Example

The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.

カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議

Meaning

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

Example

The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.

その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。

A1 verb /wɪn/

win

勝つ

Meaning

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

Example

Our team will win the championship.

私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで勝つでしょう。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。

A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

漁師

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

漁師は今日、川で大きな魚を三匹捕まえました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

それぞれの; 各自の

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

学生たちは昼食後、それぞれの教室に戻った。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

乱雑に探す

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

彼は引き出しの中を漁って鍵を探していた。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲

Meaning

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

Example

The case does not fall within the purview of this court.

この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

ブラジャー

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

彼女は普段使いのために快適なブラジャーを買った。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

コントロール

Meaning

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Example

Proper control measures are necessary.

適切なコントロール手段が必要です。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

長さ

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

テーブルの長さは2メートルです。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋の葉が木から落ちています。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。

C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚かさ

Meaning

Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.

Example

The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.

その計画はその愚かさから放棄されました。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

ドイツ語

Meaning

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Example

She is learning German to study abroad.

彼女は海外で勉強するためにドイツ語を学んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官

Meaning

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

Example

The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.

外交官は交渉を巧みに取り扱いました。

C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事

Meaning

a small or trivial detail of something

Example

He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.

彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する

Meaning

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Example

Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.

ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。

C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

変形する

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

イモムシは蝶に変わるでしょう。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

電車は駅で突然止まりました。

C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

母親殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

母親殺しの犯罪は街全体を驚かせた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する

Meaning

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

Example

The beautiful music enraptured the audience.

美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

一年には十二か月があります。

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な

Meaning

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

Example

He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.

彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。

B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

インフラストラクチャー

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

デジタルインフラストラクチャーは将来の進歩にとって不可欠です。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。

C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義

Meaning

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

Example

The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.

教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

Example

The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.

人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

死後解剖

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

医者は死体にポストモーテムを行った。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

従順

Meaning

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

Example

She was compliant with all the safety requirements.

彼女はすべての安全要件に従いました。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

怒って

Meaning

in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure

Example

She spoke angrily when she heard the news.

彼女はその知らせを聞いて怒って話した。

B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感謝している

Meaning

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

Example

I am thankful for all your help and support.

あなたの助けとサポートに感謝しています。

A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

ユーザー

Meaning

a person who uses or operates something

Example

He is a frequent user of this app.

彼はこのアプリの頻繁なユーザーです。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

女性に関連、母系

Meaning

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Example

She came from the distaff side of a noble family.

彼女は名家の母系から来た。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡

Meaning

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Example

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード

Meaning

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

Example

The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.

建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

評判の良い; 有名な

Meaning

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

Example

He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.

彼はその国で最高の医者の一人と見なされています。

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。

A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

しかし

Meaning

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

Example

The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.

旅は長かった; しかし、それは楽しかった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

投票を求める

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

彼らは投票のために近隣を回るでしょう。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

気難しく支配的な女性

Meaning

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

Example

The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.

キャラクターは騒々しく支配的なターマガントとして描かれました。

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。

C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物

Meaning

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

Example

Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.

干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

歪曲

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人

Meaning

A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.

Example

The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.

そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。

A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン

Meaning

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

Example

She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.

彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。

A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

ぶどう

Meaning

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

Example

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

彼女はぶどうの房を vine から取った。

C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

忠誠心

Meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Example

A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.

犬の忠誠心はその飼い主に対して比類のないものです。