B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

用語

Meaning

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

Example

The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.

「機械学習」という用語は、技術分野で広く使われています。

B1 verb /fel/

fell

倒す, 伐採する

Meaning

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

Example

The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.

木こりたちは今日、森の中でいくつかの木を倒しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢

Meaning

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

Example

The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.

その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。

C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン

Meaning

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

Example

Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.

カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

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

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。

A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

かわいい

Meaning

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

Example

That puppy is so cute!

その子犬はとてもかわいいです！

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

クイーンクレープマートル

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

クイーンクレープマートルは庭で紫色の花とともに美しく咲きました。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

リサイクリング

Meaning

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.

Example

Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.

プラスチックのリサイクリングは、廃棄物の削減に役立ちます。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

粘着性の

Meaning

Having a sticky or glue-like texture.

Example

The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.

粘着性のあるご飯は鍋の中でくっついていました。

C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為

Meaning

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

Example

The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.

外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

システム

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困難な; 大きな努力が必要な; 上向きの傾斜

Meaning

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

Example

Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.

新しい言語を学ぶことは困難な戦いである可能性があります。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口は自治を支持しました。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。

B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度

Meaning

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

Example

The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.

先生は数学で角度を測る方法を説明しました。

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

受容性

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

新しいアイデアへの受容性がプロジェクトの改善に役立った。

A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

一緒に

Meaning

with each other; in unity; at the same time

Example

We should work together to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するために一緒に働くべきです。

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

改装する

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

その会社は古いオフィスを改装することを決定しました。

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

報告によると

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

その会社はreportedly新しい条件に同意しました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む

Meaning

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.

ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

結合された

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

チームの共同の努力は成功をもたらしました。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない

Meaning

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。

B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁

Meaning

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

Example

Language barriers can make communication difficult.

言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜂

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

蜂は花から蜜を集めました。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

交響楽団に関連する

Meaning

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

Example

The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

フィルハーモニックオーケストラはベートーヴェンの第九交響曲の素晴らしい演奏を行いました。

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

成功には集中と決意が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

非難の余地がない

Meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Example

She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

彼女はその非難の余地がない誠実さで知られています。

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

モバイル

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

彼女は頻繁に旅行できるモバイルライフスタイルを好みます。

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

困惑

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

政治的な困惑は数ヶ月間解決なしで続きました。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

夢中

Meaning

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて時間を忘れてしまいました。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

先生は難しい概念を明確にします。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

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。

C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着

Meaning

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

Example

He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.

彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

ゴキブリ

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

ゴキブリが台所の床を素早く走った。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多様性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

フラックス

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

フラックスは、リネン生地を作るために頻繁に使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊

Meaning

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Example

The monks walked silently through the cloister.

修道士たちは静かに回廊を歩いていた。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。

C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

マネキン

Meaning

a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes

Example

The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.

ショップのウィンドウのマネキンは赤いドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

一時休職

Meaning

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

Example

Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.

多くの労働者は危機の間に休職させられました。

C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

鋭い痛み

Meaning

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

Example

He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、罪悪感の鋭い痛みを感じた。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

マイナ

Meaning

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

Example

The mynah bird repeated every word I said.

マイナの鳥は私が言ったすべての言葉を繰り返しました。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

払い戻す

Meaning

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

Example

The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.

会社は彼に旅行費用を払い戻しました。

C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する

Meaning

To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.

Example

Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.

スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。

C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度

Meaning

The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.

Example

The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.

中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール

Meaning

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Example

A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.

ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。

C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

間欠泉

Meaning

A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.

Example

The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.

そのガイザーが噴火し、水を空高く吹き上げました。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

ワシの巣

Meaning

the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree

Example

The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.

ワシの巣は山の崖の頂上にありました。

A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

飛行生物

Meaning

any animal that has the ability to fly through the air

Example

Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.

鳥、コウモリ、昆虫は飛行生物の例です。

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。

A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

バランス

Meaning

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

Example

Balance among powers prevents conflicts.

権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。

C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな

Meaning

forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor

Example

His late arrival was considered a venial offense.

彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

カクテル

Meaning

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

彼女はバーでカクテルを注文した。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

甘ったるい

Meaning

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

Example

The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.

デザートは甘ったるすぎて、私はそれを食べ終えることができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

感じることができる; 苦しみに対して敏感

Meaning

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

Example

In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.

いくつかの伝統では、神々は感じることができるとされ、人間の感情を共有している。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

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 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。

C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

議論

Meaning

a formal debate or argument

Example

The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.

二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

服が床に散らばっていた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

柱

Meaning

a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system

Example

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

古代の寺院は巨大な石の柱によって支えられていました。

C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する

Meaning

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

Example

A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.

良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。

C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心

Meaning

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

The students showed apathy towards the new rules.

学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

輝く

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

太陽は明日明るく輝きます。

C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐

Meaning

The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.

Example

His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.

彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

やや酸っぱい

Meaning

Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.

Example

The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.

その果物はやや酸っぱい味がして、暑い日にさっぱりとした味わいだった。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。

B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。

B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

Example

We sat under the tree for some shade.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。