B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

彼女は毎朝床を掃く。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

議会の

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

その国は議会制の政府を採用している。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

嫌がらせ

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

記憶に残る

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

記憶に残る出来事は、世代をインスパイアします。

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然の

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火事は偶然の火花によって引き起こされました。

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

正直

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

変動する

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

今週の気温は15度から30度の間で変動しています。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

ロースト肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

日曜日のローストは完璧に調理され、とても柔らかかった。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。

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 ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

換気

Meaning

The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.

Example

Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.

適切な換気は、空気の質を維持するために不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。

B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

モデレーター

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

モデレーターは各パネリストに自分の意見を共有するように頼みました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

送信する

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。

B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

腫瘍

Meaning

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

Example

The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.

医師は健康診断中に良性の腫瘍を見つけました。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中立

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中性子は電気的に中性です。

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 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

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 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙しい; 熱狂的; 活動的な

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近、私のスケジュールは立て続けの会議で忙しくなっています。

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

究極; 最後; 最高の

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

これがあなたのスキルの究極のテストです。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。

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 /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 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

学部生

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスを学んでいる学部生です。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

準備不足

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

彼は難しい試験に準備していなかった。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

重要でない

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

そのコストは重要でなく、誰もそれに気づかなかった。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

メリット; 優れた点; 評価に値する品質

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

彼女はそのメリットと努力によって昇進しました。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

大統領は賢明に国を統治する。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群れ

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

観光客は夏にビーチに集まりました。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

きらめく; 輝かしい; 光り輝く

Meaning

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Example

The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.

きらめく星が澄んだ夜空を満たしていました。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

車は赤信号で静止したままでした。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

マインドフルネス

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

マインドフルネスの実践は集中力と感情のバランスを改善します。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

メトリクス

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

メトリクスはパフォーマンスを評価するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

ムスリム

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

彼は熱心なムスリムです。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

彼は事故で重傷を負った。

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

利用不可

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

マネージャーの不在がプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。

B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

取得する

Meaning

to get or acquire something

Example

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

あなたは海外に行く前にビザを取得する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

銀河系

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

天の川は私たちの太陽系と地球を含む銀河系です。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

強化する

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

嵐は夜通し強くなると予想されています。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収

Meaning

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

Example

The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.

その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

想像できる

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

Example

They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.

彼らはフェスティバルであらゆる想像できるタイプの食べ物を提供しました。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

その都市は国の貿易ネットワークの中心です。

B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

関節; 共同

Meaning

a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people

Example

The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.

チームの共同の努力がプロジェクトの成功を導きました。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。

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。