B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

緊張 / 時制

Meaning

a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

Example

She felt tense before the interview.

彼女はインタビューの前に緊張していた。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

特徴のない

Meaning

Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.

Example

He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.

彼は町の外れにある特徴のないアパートに住んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

落ち込む

Meaning

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

Example

After repeated failures, he began to despond.

繰り返しの失敗の後、彼は落ち込むようになった。

C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

論理学者

Meaning

A person skilled in logic and reasoning.

Example

Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.

アリストテレスは歴史上最も偉大な論理学者の一人と見なされています。

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

ハンカチ

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

彼女はいつもバッグにきれいなハンカチを持っています。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

高架橋

Meaning

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Example

The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.

新しい高架橋は市内の交通渋滞を減らしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

Example

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

弱める

Meaning

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

Example

The long illness enfeebled the old man.

長い病気で老人は弱りました。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

宗派, 価値

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

その教会はプロテスタントの宗派に属しています。

C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定

Meaning

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

Example

She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.

彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。

A1 noun /faɪv/

five

五

Meaning

The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.

Example

She bought five apples from the market.

彼女は市場で五つのリンゴを買いました。

B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Example

The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.

C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

固定的に

Meaning

in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration

Example

He stared fixedly at the painting.

彼は絵を固定的に見つめていた。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

来る

Meaning

approaching or happening soon

Example

We are preparing for the coming festival.

私たちは来る祭りの準備をしています。

A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

考える

Meaning

to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something

Example

I think this is a good idea.

私はこれが良いアイデアだと思います。

C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

角で突く

Meaning

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

Example

The bull gored the matador during the fight.

闘牛中に雄牛がマタドールを突き刺した。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

耐えられない

Meaning

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Example

The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

長い旅の間、暑さは耐えられなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

ターンキー

Meaning

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

Example

The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.

その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

津波

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

津波は沿岸の町を壊滅させ、何千人もの人々を家なしにしました。

C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

収用する

Meaning

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

Example

The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.

政府は新しい高速道路のために土地を収用することを決定した。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

貯金

Meaning

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

Example

Many people invest their savings in real estate.

多くの人々は不動産に貯金を投資します。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

車は高速道路で故障しました。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

再犯者

Meaning

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.

Example

The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.

警察は彼を再犯者として特定し、以前に何度も逮捕されていた。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆

Meaning

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something

Example

The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.

春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

発表する

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

会社は明日新しい製品をアナウンスします。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

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

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ

Meaning

a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground

Example

The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。

A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

現金

Meaning

money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit

Example

She paid the bill in cash.

彼女は現金で支払いをしました。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

旅する

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

その旅する教師は村から村へと移動して子供たちに教育をしていました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

コンサート

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

私たちは昨晩コンサートに行き、ライブ音楽を楽しみました。

B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。

A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小道

Meaning

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

Example

She walked along the narrow path through the forest.

彼女は森の中の狭い道を歩きました。

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意する

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

私はこの件に関してあなたの意見に同意します。

A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

ファン; 愛好者; 扇風機

Meaning

a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current

Example

She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.

彼女はクラシック音楽の大ファンで、市内のすべてのコンサートに参加しています。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

または

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

お茶かコーヒーをお選びいただけます。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

ambrosial

神々しい

Meaning

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.

焼きたてのパンの香りはまさに神々しいものでした。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船する

Meaning

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

Example

The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.

乗客は船がドックに着いたときに下船しました。

C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する

Meaning

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Example

The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.

その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地域フォーラム

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地域フォーラムでは、森林伐採の影響について議論されました。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー

Meaning

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Example

Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.

中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

Example

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい

Meaning

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

Example

She gave a marvelous performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 受け入れ

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

彼女はハーバード大学に入学許可を得ました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な

Meaning

feeling hopeless; in despair

Example

She felt despairing after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない

Meaning

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

Example

The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.

証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。

C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服

Meaning

clothing, especially fine or formal wear

Example

The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.

王は儀式の間、王族の衣服を着ていた。

A2 noun trʌst

trust

信頼

Meaning

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.

Example

Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.

信頼を築くことは長期的な関係において重要です。

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

治療

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

医者は彼女の状態に新しい治療法を勧めました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法の

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

新しい法律は実施前に厳格な司法審査を受けました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。

C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装飾的縁 / 端

Meaning

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

Example

The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.

フェスティバルには小さな独立したパフォーマンスの端がありました。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。

C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

腸の病気（血液と粘液を伴う下痢）

Meaning

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

Example

Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.

多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

豊かな

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

豊かな森は命で満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

意図しない; 偶発的

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

車の損傷は意図しないものでした。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

タグボート

Meaning

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

Example

The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.

タグボートは巨大な船を安全に港に案内しました。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年紀

Meaning

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

Example

The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.

2000年は新しい千年紀の始まりとして祝われました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

蒸し暑くて湿気のある

Meaning

uncomfortably warm and humid

Example

It was a muggy afternoon in July.

7月の午後は蒸し暑かった。

B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

かなりの

Meaning

large in amount, size, or importance

Example

The project required a considerable amount of time and money.

そのプロジェクトはかなりの時間とお金を必要としました。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

楽観的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトの成功に楽観的です。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

Example

As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女は常に指導を必要としていた。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。

C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

突出部

Meaning

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

Example

The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.

屋根のオーバーハングは夏に日陰を提供します。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

痛みなし

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

現代の方法は痛みのない治療を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然

Meaning

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

Example

The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.

そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸せ

Meaning

a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

Example

The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器

Meaning

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

Example

The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.

蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

Example

She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム

Meaning

A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.

Example

She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.

彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父

Meaning

the father of one's father or mother

Example

My grandfather tells us stories every evening.

私の祖父は毎晩私たちに物語を話してくれます。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期的に

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

彼女は健康を保つために定期的に運動します。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

グレイハウンド

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

グレイハウンドは犬の競技場でレースに勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

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。

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

裕福な; お金持ちの; 貴重な

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

裕福な実業家がチャリティーに寄付をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Example

The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.

探検家たちはその旅に熱心でした。