B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

鍵をロックに挿入してください。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の

Meaning

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

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

アクティベーション

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

システムのアクティベーションは予想よりも時間がかかりました。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

その数学的な方程式は解くのが難しかった。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。

B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。

B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

達成した

Meaning

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

Example

The region attained remarkable progress.

その地域は顕著な進展を達成しました。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

時を超越した

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

その絵画の時を超越した美しさは、世代を超えてアート愛好家を魅了しています。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線

Meaning

The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

Example

The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.

望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

凝縮

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

寒い夜に窓に凝縮ができた。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。

B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。

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 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑する

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

学生たちは授業中に彼のアクセントを嘲笑しました。

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

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 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

彼は地域社会の尊敬すべき家族から来ました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

書類提出; 書類の整理

Meaning

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

Example

The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.

弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

彼らは川の近くの小さな木の小屋に住んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空席; 空きポジションまたは部屋

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

私たちの会社にはソフトウェアエンジニアの空席があります。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 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 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。

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。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

従う

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

すべての企業は安全規則を遵守しなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

いらいらして

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

彼女は返事を待ちながらいらいらして指を叩いていた。

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 /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

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 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

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 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。

B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

ヘアピン

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

カッコウ

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

朝早く、森の中でカッコウの声を聞きました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

入口で身分証明書を提示してください。

B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

しっかりした握り; 握る力; ハンドルまたはグリップの位置

Meaning

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

Example

The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.

ロッククライマーはグリップを失い、安全ロープが彼を捕える前に数フィート落ちた。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。

B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

取り付ける

Meaning

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

Example

They plan to mount a camera on the wall.

彼らは壁にカメラを取り付ける予定です。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

街は一晩で変わった。

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

彼の不専門的な行動は、会社からの解雇を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

リーグ

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

いくつかのクラブがスポーツマンシップを促進するためにリーグを結成した。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

teller

銀行窓口係; 物語を語る人

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

銀行のテラーは現金を注意深く数えて渡した。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

歯を見せて広く笑う

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いてうれしそうに笑った。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

受け入れられない

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

仕事の質は完全に受け入れられませんでした。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

鎧

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

騎士は戦いの中で自分を守るために重い鎧を着ていました。

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

陰鬱

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

雰囲気は突然陰鬱になった。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

ヌード

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

アーティストはヌードモデルを描きました。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。

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 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

領土

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

王は自分の領土を拡大しました。

B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

証言; 証拠

Meaning

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

Example

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

証人は裁判中に説得力のある証言をしました。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

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 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。