B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

彼女は天気について発言した。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。

B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;

Meaning

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

Example

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

窓を通して、家の後ろにある美しい庭の一瞥を見ました。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲劇; 災難

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

地震は多くの家族に影響を与えた悲劇でした。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

臓器

Meaning

a part of the body that performs a specific function

Example

The heart is an important organ in the human body.

心臓は人間の体の重要な臓器です。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

厳しさ; 重大さ; 激しさ

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

嵐の厳しさが街全体に広範囲の損害をもたらしました。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明白な

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

結果は明らかだった。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

うつ病

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

セラピストは認知行動療法を通じて彼女がうつ病に対処する手助けをしました。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大樽

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

優雅な; 滑らかな; 洗練された; 動きや振る舞いの美しさを持つ

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

ダンサーは優雅に動きました。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

嫌がらせ

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

無意識に

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

彼女は無意識に音楽のリズムに合わせて足をトントンしていた。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微調整

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

デザインを少し調整する必要があります。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

混乱

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建設は交通の流れに大きな混乱を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

規制する

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府は食品安全を規制しています。

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢な; 恐れを知らない; 危険に立ち向かう勇気を示す

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救出した。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する

Meaning

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

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁栄している; 成功している;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

その企業は新製品を発売した後、非常に繁栄しました。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

インセンティブ

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税制上のインセンティブは再生可能エネルギーへの投資を促進するために使用されます。

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

パンツ

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しいパンツを買った。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

トリリオン

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

その企業の価値は1兆ドル以上に上昇しました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

わがまま

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

その子供は食べるものにとてもわがままです。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

Example

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

太もも

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

1時間走った後、右太ももに痛みを感じました。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静的な考えは進展を妨げる。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手動で; 物理的な労力を使って;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

データは手動でシステムに入力されました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。

B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止された; 違法な

Meaning

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Example

Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.

この建物では喫煙が厳しく禁止されています。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

ロープは重さで折れました。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。

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。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。

B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

Example

Birds migrate south during the winter.

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

洞察力のある

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

教授はグローバル経済に関する洞察力のある講義を行いました。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。

B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

過剰; 余分

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

パーティーからの余剰食料は地元のシェルターに寄付されました。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう

Meaning

to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

Example

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

名誉ある

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

彼女は常に約束を守る名誉ある指導者として知られている。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

ジョギングする

Meaning

to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise

Example

She jogs every morning in the park.

彼女は毎朝公園でジョギングします。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

vocal

発声

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

彼女は自分の不満について非常に発声していました。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

強い要求

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

彼の強い要求で、私たちは長く滞在しました。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

歩き回る

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生動物は森の中を自由に歩き回っています。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

初心者

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新米警官は初日にいくつかのミスを犯しました。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。