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B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
通知をオフにして集中を保つ。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
彼女は母性の喜びと挑戦を受け入れました。
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

ランダム
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
彼女は図書館の棚からランダムに本を選びました。
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
この布は水と汚れに強いです。
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

あくび
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
退屈な講義の最中にあくびを抑えることができなかった。
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
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 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

調整する
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
彼女は候補者の間で熱い議論を調整しました。
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

アルコール依存症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。
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 /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

二階建てバス
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

無責任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
彼が誰にも言わずに去ったのは無責任だった。
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

正確さ; 精度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
測定の正確さは非常に重要です。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。
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 /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

ハイテク
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
その会社はハイテク医療機器を生産しています。
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 /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

果たす
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になる夢を果たすために一生懸命働いた。
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

エゴ; 自尊心
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
彼の大きなエゴは、他人からの批判を受け入れるのを妨げていた。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陸
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
パイロットは荒れた天候の中でスムーズな着陸を成功させました。
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 /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

取引; 処理; 扱い
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
顧客との公正な取引が彼に素晴らしい評判をもたらしました。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。
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 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

確認する
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
手続きを続ける前に、メールアドレスを確認してください。
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 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。
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 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
その都市は地震後に再建されました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。
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 /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁気
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球の磁場は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守ります。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

望ましくない; 有害な; 不快な
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新しい政策は幾つか望ましくない結果を招いた。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

カウンセラー
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
彼女は自分のキャリアについてカウンセラーに相談した。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
3/4の分数では、4は分母です。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

ホームスクーリング
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
ホームスクーリングは、親が子供のニーズに合わせて教育を提供することを可能にします。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

障害
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
身体的な障害にもかかわらず、彼は車椅子レースで成功したアスリートになりました。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

オゾン層の減少
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
オゾン層の減少はUV放射線を増加させます。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。
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 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 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

評価する
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
教師は明日学生のプロジェクトを評価します。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

誓う
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
私は真実を話すと誓います。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。
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 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
彼らは家を広げることに決めました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口統計学的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
会社は製品を発売する前に人口統計学的傾向を分析します。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解決の
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
その問題は何度も会議をしたにもかかわらず未解決のままだ。
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 /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

任意の
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
教師の任意の採点は多くの学生を困らせました。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。
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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

パンチ
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
大工は革に穴を開けるためにパンチを使用しました。
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 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

後援者
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
図書館は寛大な後援者によって支えられています。
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。
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 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会議は2時間の期間続きました。
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。