A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

味; 個人的な好み

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

このケーキは私が本当に楽しんでいる甘い味がします。

C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

開始; 始まり

Meaning

the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition

Example

The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.

冬の開始は大雪をもたらしました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

選り好みする

Meaning

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

Example

She is known for her discriminating taste in art.

彼女は芸術における選り好みの味で知られています。

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。

C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

壊疽

Meaning

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

Example

If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.

治療しなければ、傷は壊疽に至る可能性があります。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。

C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

ゼナンナ

Meaning

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

Example

The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.

ゼナンナは複雑な模様で美しく飾られていました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。

C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸せ

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

Example

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

賞を受け取った時、彼女は喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治療的

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

瞑想は精神的な健康に非常にセラピューティックです。

C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

フケ

Meaning

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

Example

He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.

彼は慢性的なフケの問題を治すために、特別なシャンプーを使った。

C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス

Meaning

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

Example

They live in a duplex near the city center.

彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。

C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動

Meaning

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

Example

The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.

農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

かなり; やや; 完全に

Meaning

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely

Example

The movie was quite interesting.

その映画はかなり面白かった。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

終了, 完了

Meaning

completed or brought to an end

Example

The painting is finished and ready to display.

その絵画は完了し、展示の準備ができています。

C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

Example

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

終わりのない

Meaning

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

Example

The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.

会議は終わりのない疲れるもののように感じた。

C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す

Meaning

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

Example

The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.

マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。

C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者

Meaning

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

Example

The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.

王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生計

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

多くの農民は自給農業に依存しています。

B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

一時的に

Meaning

for a limited time; not permanently

Example

The road is closed temporarily for repairs.

道路は修理のため一時的に閉鎖されています。

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。

A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

興奮

Meaning

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.

子供たちは次の学校旅行についての興奮を抑えることができなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識

Meaning

having access to secret or private knowledge

Example

She was privy to the confidential discussions.

彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提出

Meaning

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

Example

The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.

請負業者は承認のために提出物を顧客に送信しました。

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

地味な

Meaning

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Example

The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.

灰色の壁と薄暗い照明でその部屋は地味に見えた。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔

Meaning

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Example

They stayed in a remote village during their trip.

彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。

B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模

Meaning

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Example

The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.

その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

パスティーシュ

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

その映画は1950年代の探偵映画の巧妙なパスティーシュでした。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三つ子

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

実行、遂行

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

プロジェクトの成功はその適切な実行に依存します。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

重要でなさ

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

彼はその問題を重要でないものとして無視した。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。

C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Example

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。

C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Example

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

示唆

Meaning

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

Example

She gave no intimation of her plans.

彼女は自分の計画について何の示唆も与えなかった。

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

宝石

Meaning

personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones

Example

She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で金の宝石を身につけていました。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大きな本や写本

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

図書館には古いシェイクスピアのフォリオがあります。

C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

桟橋

Meaning

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

Example

The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.

漁船は港近くの木製の桟橋に係留されていた。

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

引張り強度

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

材料の引張強度は建設プロジェクトにとって重要です。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典

Meaning

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

Example

The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.

医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

架空の楽園

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

彼らはその島を現代版シャングリ・ラとして描写しました。

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。

C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

恥ずかしがり屋; 内気な; 控えめな; 簡単に恥ずかしくなる

Meaning

shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed

Example

The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.

その恥ずかしがり屋の子供は、見知らぬ人と会うときに母親の後ろに隠れました。

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。

A2 noun steɪt

state

国

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

国は新しい言語政策を発表しました。

C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

冷静沈着

Meaning

Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.

Example

His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.

彼の冷静沈着な性格は、彼を偉大なリーダーにした。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱

Meaning

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

Example

He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

不快な口笛や叫び声

Meaning

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.

Example

The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.

女優は群衆からのキャットコールを無視しました。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

Example

The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.

その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

詐欺

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

その会社はクレジットカード詐欺とマネーロンダリングで調査されました。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

喜び; 楽しみ

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ

Meaning

A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar

Example

My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.

私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。

B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

試験

Meaning

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

Example

BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.

BPSCは厳格な試験を実施します。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。

C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

じっと見る

Meaning

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.

Example

He kept ogling the models on the runway.

彼はランウェイのモデルたちを見続けた。

C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能

Meaning

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

Example

Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.

特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

ゴム槌

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

大工は木材を傷つけないようゴム槌を使った。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired; held in high regard

Example

He is an esteemed professor at the university.

彼は大学で尊敬されている教授です。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐植化

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

腐植化は土壌の構造と肥沃度を向上させます。

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。

C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻

Meaning

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Example

The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.

その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。

C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

磨く / 徹底的に探す

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

彼女はキッチンを磨いて、ピカピカにしました。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

無駄

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

この壊れたコンピュータは完全に役に立たない。

A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

電子レンジ

Meaning

an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly

Example

She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.

彼女は残りのピザを電子レンジで2分間加熱しました。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

ダミー / バカな人

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防士

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救いました。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

実現可能性

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

会社はプロジェクトを開始する前に実現可能性調査を行った。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

略奪する

Meaning

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Example

The invaders despoiled the village during the war.

侵略者は戦争中に村を略奪しました。

C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

無邪気な若い女性

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

彼女は劇で無邪気な若い女性の役を演じ、大きな魅力を発揮しました。