A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

システム

Meaning

a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

Example

The education system needs major reforms.

教育システムには大きな改革が必要です。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

いじる

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

彼はガレージで古いラジオをいじるのが好きです。

C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外的

Meaning

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

Example

His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.

彼の動機は主に外的なもので、報酬や認識によって駆動されていました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ

Meaning

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

Example

She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.

彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

しっかりと

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

彼女は自分の決定に固く信じていた。

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。

C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

考案する

Meaning

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

Example

She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.

彼女は友達を驚かせるために賢い計画を思いついた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

ハックニーキャリッジ

Meaning

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

Example

I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.

空港に行くためにハックニーキャリッジを呼びました。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す

Meaning

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

Example

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

悪魔

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

その話は子供たちに悪魔と取引をしないように警告した。

C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

豊富な

Meaning

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

Example

He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.

彼は時間通りに助けてくれたことに豊富な感謝を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

無関係

Meaning

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

Example

The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.

裁判官はその議論が事件に関係ないと判断しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感謝している

Meaning

thankful; appreciative;

Example

I am grateful for your kindness and support.

あなたの親切とサポートに感謝しています。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン

Meaning

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

Example

Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.

彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。

C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

Example

The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

ケーキ

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

彼らは誕生日パーティーのためにチョコレートケーキを注文しました。

C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立

Meaning

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

Example

Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.

いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

タイヤ

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

車のタイヤが高速道路でパンクした。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

想像を絶する

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

破壊の規模は想像を絶するもので、私たちはそれを目の当たりにするまでわかりませんでした。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

強調

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

スピーカーは持続可能な開発に強調を置きました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

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。

C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む

Meaning

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

Example

Parents should inculcate good values in their children.

親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。

C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

陰気な / 退屈な

Meaning

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Example

The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.

長くて退屈な冬は、皆を憂鬱にさせた。

A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初

Meaning

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

Example

She was the first to arrive at the meeting.

彼女は会議に最初に到着した。

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

彼女は有名な作家の妻です。

C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

報酬; 報奨金; 料金

Meaning

money paid for work or services; compensation or reward

Example

The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.

その仕事は優れた報酬と福利厚生を提供します。

A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

隣に

Meaning

next to or at the side of someone or something

Example

She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.

彼女は式の間、最良の友達の隣に座っていました。

C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

過少に請求する

Meaning

To charge less than the correct or fair amount.

Example

The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.

店主は私に食料品を過少に請求しました。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

前に

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

彼女は会議が始まる前に到着した。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。

C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大樽

Meaning

A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.

Example

The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.

地下室はビールの大樽でいっぱいだった。

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

親戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

親戚はあなたが完全な家系図を作る手助けをしてくれるかもしれません。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/

Uncomfortable

不快

Meaning

causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort

Example

He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting.

長い会議の間、彼は不快に感じました。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

構成要素

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭い通路; 断片/引用; 一つの状態や場所から他の場所へ移動するプロセス

Meaning

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

Example

The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.

狭い通路は中庭から図書館へと続いていた。

B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

驚嘆する

Meaning

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Example

People marvel at their surroundings.

人々は自分の周りの環境に驚嘆しています。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な

Meaning

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

Example

He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.

彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

専門知識

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

彼のグラフィックデザインの専門知識は広く認められています。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

私はコートをフックにかけます。

A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学

Meaning

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

Example

She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

彼女は来年、市内の大学に通うことを望んでいます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な

Meaning

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

Example

The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

制約から解放する

Meaning

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

Example

The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.

新しい法律は小規模なビジネスを過剰な規制から解放します。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

象徴的な特徴

Meaning

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

Example

Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.

誠実さは良いリーダーの象徴的な特徴です。

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

快適に

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

彼女はお気に入りの椅子に快適に座っていました。

C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する

Meaning

Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.

Example

The liver helps to metabolize toxins.

肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

このカレーは私には辛すぎます。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。

C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触覚の

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

生地の触覚的な体験は柔らかくて滑らかでした。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。

C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Example

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争

Meaning

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

Example

Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.

現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning

Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.

Example

Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.

C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

干渉的な

Meaning

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.

Example

The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.

その干渉的な警備員は訪問者に不必要な指示で何度も中断させた。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語

Meaning

a word consisting of two syllables

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable.

‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。

C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

裏切り者

Meaning

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

Example

During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.

戦争中、彼は侵略者を助けたため、クイズリングとしてレッテルを貼られました。

C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国

Meaning

a state ruled by a prince

Example

Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.

モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

傷つける

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。

C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

予測できない変化

Meaning

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

Example

The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.

天気の不規則な変化で計画が難しくなった。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

回復力のある

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

回復力のある素材は耐久性を保証します。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル

Meaning

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

Example

The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

祭り、フェスティバル

Meaning

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

Example

The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.

村は収穫を祝うために盛大な祭りを開催しました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス

Meaning

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

Example

The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.

ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in oneself; vanity

Example

His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の虚栄心は彼を同僚の中で不人気にした。

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

間違いない

Meaning

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.

彼女の判断は財務問題において間違いないように見えた。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

慰める

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

彼女は失った後、友達を慰めようとしました。

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

ガレージ

Meaning

a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles

Example

He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.

彼は車をガレージに停めて、雹から守りました。

C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

砂利

Meaning

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

Example

The driveway was covered with gravel.

ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

おそらく; もしかしたら

Meaning

possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion

Example

Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.

おそらく、私たちは訪問する前に電話をかけて、彼らが家にいることを確認するべきです。

A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア

Meaning

two things of the same kind that are used together

Example

She wore a matching pair of shoes.

彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

否定する

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

彼はそのスキャンダルに関与していたという主張を否定しました。

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 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

未熟; 完全に発達していない; 子供っぽい

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

会議中の彼の未熟な行動は、皆を失望させました。

B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

通常

Meaning

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

Example

She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.

彼女は通常、午前9時に仕事に到着します。

C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

インフォーマルミーティング

Meaning

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

Example

The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションの前に迅速なインフォーマルミーティングを開催しました。

A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物

Meaning

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Example

The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.

医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。