B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

証言する

Meaning

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

Example

She was called to testify in court about the accident.

彼女は事故について証言するために裁判所に呼ばれました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

potboiler

安物の作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

障壁

Meaning

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

Example

The barrier prevented entry.

その障壁は入場を防ぎました。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。

A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店

Meaning

an act or instance of beginning something

Example

The opening of the new store was a huge success.

新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

予想外の; 驚くべき

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

予想外のニュースは、皆を言葉を失わせた。

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ

Meaning

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

Example

The hornet built its nest under the roof.

スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。

B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒否する

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

委員会は提案を拒否することに決めました。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない

Meaning

not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure

Example

His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.

彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

不足している

Meaning

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

Example

His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.

彼の食事は必要なビタミンが不足していた。

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

泥や水を引きずって物を濡らし、汚し、乱れさせる

Meaning

to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water

Example

The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.

子供たちは雨の中で遊んだ後、濡れて泥だらけで家に帰った。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

パイプ

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

配管工は壊れたパイプを修理しました。

C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた

Meaning

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

Example

The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐怖; 恐れ

Meaning

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

Example

She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.

彼女は高所恐怖症を克服するためにロッククライミングのレッスンを受けました。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

なめし革工場

Meaning

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

Example

The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.

なめし革工場は輸出のために高品質な革を生産しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

魔女

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女魔法使いは王子に呪文をかけた。

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

撃退する / 嫌悪感を引き起こす

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃を撃退することに成功した。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

すべての神々、すべての神々に捧げられた寺院

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

ローマのパンテオンは最もよく保存されている古代の神殿の一つです。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非営利団体

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。

A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

私は

Meaning

the first person singular present tense of 'be'

Example

I am happy today.

今日は私は幸せです。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

侵略

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

軍隊は侵略の可能性に備えました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。

C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の

Meaning

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

Example

The report was based on spurious claims.

その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感覚能力

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

多くの人々は動物が感覚能力を持っていると主張しています。

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

フォルダー

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

すべての写真を別のフォルダーに保存しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

劇的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

彼女の劇的なパフォーマンスは観客の拍手を浴びた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。

C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき

Meaning

To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.

Example

He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.

彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。

C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する

Meaning

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

Example

He wangled a free ticket to the concert.

彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。

B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本的に

Meaning

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

Example

Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行

Meaning

A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.

Example

The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.

その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。

C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

彼女は毛布で火を覆った。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

家具

Meaning

Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.

Example

The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.

リビングルームは美しい木製の家具でいっぱいでした。

A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

彼女は大学で法学を学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い

Meaning

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

Example

The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.

その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

スタンザ

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

その詩は自然を描写するスタンザで始まります。

A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

疑い; 不信; 疑念

Meaning

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

Example

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したことに疑いを持っていなかった。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。

C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造

Meaning

A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.

Example

The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.

庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

彼は腹部の痛みを訴えました。

C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

中傷

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

その政治家は自分の私生活に関する中傷を広めた新聞に対して訴訟を起こした。

C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

ホエイ

Meaning

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

Example

Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.

ホエイプロテインはアスリートやボディビルダーの間で人気があります。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

その都市は国の南東に位置しています。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。

C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物

Meaning

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

Example

She bought a curio from the antique shop.

彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

給仕

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

給仕が丁寧にメニューを持ってきて注文を取った。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。

C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権

Meaning

The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.

Example

The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.

会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。

A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

怒っている; 精神的に病んでいる; 狂っている

Meaning

angry; mentally ill; insane

Example

He was mad at his friend for being late.

彼は友達が遅れたことで怒っていた。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

働かず遊んでいる人、怠け者

Meaning

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

Example

Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.

ローファーにならないで、仕事を手伝って。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康

Meaning

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

Example

They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.

彼らは健康のために不健康な地域から引っ越しました

C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

デトリタス

Meaning

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

Example

The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.

洪水後、川岸はデトリタスで覆われていました。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

ベッドで

Meaning

in bed

Example

She stayed abed all day due to illness.

病気のため、彼女は一日中ベッドで寝ていました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

彼女は自分のキャリアについてカウンセラーに相談した。

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴

Meaning

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

Example

The new phone has a unique camera feature.

新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

彼女は夜に散歩するのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

魅力的

Meaning

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

Example

The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.

その映画は魅力的で、観客は最後まで引き込まれていました。

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

減らす

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

今月は支出を減らす必要があります。

C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

グラジオラス

Meaning

A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements

Example

The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.

花壇でグラジオラスは高く堂々と立っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

素早い

Meaning

Quick and light in movement or thought.

Example

The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.

ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

接線

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

円と直線は1点で接する状態にあります。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

タイミングが悪い瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Example

His call came at the most inopportune moment.

彼の電話は最もタイミングが悪い瞬間にかかってきた。

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為

Meaning

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

Example

The election was full of political skullduggery.

選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。