B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山からの景色は素晴らしかった。

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。

B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮かぶ

Meaning

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

Example

The boat began to float gently down the river.

ボートは静かに川を下って浮かび始めました。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孫

Meaning

the child of one's son or daughter

Example

They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.

彼らは週末に孫と一緒に過ごすのが大好きです。

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。

B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方

Meaning

under; below; underneath

Example

The treasure lies beneath the old tree.

宝物は古い木の下にあります。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

Jealous

嫉妬; うらやましい; 誰かの注意や愛情を所有しようとすること

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

彼女は友達が昇進したときに嫉妬を感じた。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究者

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

研究者は科学的なジャーナルに彼女の研究結果を発表しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答

Meaning

a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus

Example

The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.

政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天井

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

ホールの天井は美しく塗られていました。

B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

その他

Meaning

used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included

Example

She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.

彼女は市場でリンゴ、オレンジ、バナナ、その他を買いました。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

顕著に

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

経済は過去10年間で顕著に改善しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

気まずい

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

彼のジョークの後、気まずい沈黙がありました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

芸術的

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

彼女はデザインに対するアーティスティックな感覚を持っています。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西

Meaning

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

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。

B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する

Meaning

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

Example

The crisis helped unite the community.

危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

キャンパス

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

大学のキャンパスは秋学期中に学生でいっぱいです。

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

すぐに

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

彼はすぐにメッセージに返事をした。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

評価

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

評価プロセスは公平性を確保します。

B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

電気的な

Meaning

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

Example

The electrical system in the house needs repair.

家の電気システムは修理が必要です。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

形作られた

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

彫刻は人間の姿のように形作られていました。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工業的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工業部門は輸出を促進する。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

調査

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

調査は詐欺に関する新しい証拠を明らかにしました。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。

B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈り

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

彼女は食事の前に祈りを捧げました。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

提案; アドバイス

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

チームの生産性向上のための提案はありますか？

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

インストラクター

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

運転インストラクターは新しい生徒にとても忍耐強かった。

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

囲む

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

山々が小さな村を囲んでいます。

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

インスピレーション

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

彼の成功への道は多くの人々にインスピレーションを与えました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

生姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

シェフは炒め物に新鮮な生姜を加えて、風味と香りを高めました。

B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

経済成長

Meaning

The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.

Example

The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.

その国の経済成長は過去10年間で顕著でした。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探検する

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

彼らは一緒に森を探検することに決めました。

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

敗北

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

軍隊は敵軍を倒すことができました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

ドキュメンタリー映画

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

公式

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

彼は会社の公式なスポークスマンです。

B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

パーセント

Meaning

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

Example

The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.

試験に合格した学生のパーセントは高かった。

B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

飛び込む

Meaning

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

Example

He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.

彼は暑い日にプールにダイブすることに決めました。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

マラソンの参加者は皆、メダルを受け取りました。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

連合

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

二つの企業の連携が強力な企業を作り出しました。

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝物

Meaning

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value

Example

The pirates buried their treasure on the island.

海賊たちは島に宝物を埋めました。

B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

極端

Meaning

Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

Example

Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.

極端な気象パターンは生態系を乱します。

B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む

Meaning

to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose

Example

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

虫

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

ベッドシーツで虫が這っているのを見つけました。

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

計算

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

彼の総費用の計算はペニー単位まで正確でした。

B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

痛みを伴う

Meaning

causing physical or emotional pain

Example

The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.

その怪我は非常に痛みを伴い、すぐに治療が必要だった。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

割り込む

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

彼女は彼が話している間、割り込まないようにした。

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

マネジメント

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

適切なマネジメントは環境へのダメージを最小化します。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。

B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

届ける

Meaning

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

Example

The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.

宅配便は明日荷物を届けます。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

問題を簡潔に説明してください。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

完全に; すべて

Meaning

completely; wholly; fully

Example

The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で完全に壊れました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

好み; 愛好; 傾向

Meaning

a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something

Example

She has developed a liking for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に対して好みを持つようになった。

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。

B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪

Meaning

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

Example

They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.

彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に

Meaning

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

Example

She naturally excels in mathematics.

彼女は数学で自然に優れている。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

私たちの家庭には五人います。

B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

野望

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Example

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

彼らの野望は量子コンピュータを作ることです。

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

めったにない

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

彼女はめったに映画館に行きません。

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

パイナップル

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

パイナップルの上には尖った葉の冠があります。

B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

はさみで切る

Meaning

to cut with or as if with scissors

Example

The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.

テイラーは布をきれいに切りました。

B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

素晴らしい

Meaning

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.

Example

She gave a brilliant performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住宅

Meaning

buildings or structures where people live; accommodation

Example

The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.

政府はすべての人々に手頃な住宅を提供するために努力しています。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

確立された

Meaning

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Example

Democracy was established under strong leadership.

民主主義は強力な指導の下で確立されました。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生き残る

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

彼は嵐を生き延びた。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

terrific

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壌

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

この地域の土壌は赤みがかっています。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

選挙

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

選挙は来月行われます。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

繰り返し; 何度も

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

彼は宿題について何度も助けを求めました。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水は常温で液体です。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

保育園

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

彼女は保育園で働いており、赤ちゃんの世話をしています。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基礎

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

ビルの基礎は強力な材料で作られました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

関与する

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

このプロジェクトは、いくつかの部署が一緒に働くことを含むでしょう。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

柔軟な; 変更に適応可能

Meaning

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

Example

She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.

彼女は自宅で働ける柔軟な仕事のスケジュールを持っています。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

挑戦的な

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

山登りは挑戦的だったが、報われた。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。

B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

マスク

Meaning

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

Example

Masks can protect against polluted air.

マスクは汚染された空気から守ることができます。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。