C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

重い本

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

彼女は午後の時間を中世の歴史に関する古い重い本を読んで過ごしました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

退学

Meaning

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.

Example

His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.

彼の絶え間ない悪い行動は、学校からの退学につながった。

C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー

Meaning

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.

彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。

C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊

Meaning

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

Example

The battalion was deployed to the front line.

その大隊は前線に展開されました。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

興奮した

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

彼女はマラソンを終えた後、とても興奮していた。

C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

復号

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

ハッカーは分類されたデータの復号を試みました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。

C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

耐え難い

Meaning

Too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Example

The heat during the summer was insufferable.

夏の暑さは耐え難かった。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未請求; 未要求; 捨てられたまたは所有者なし

Meaning

not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless

Example

The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.

未請求の荷物は空港の遺失物係に保管されました。

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心

Meaning

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Example

After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.

何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。

C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

Example

The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学

Meaning

The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.

Example

She studied optics to understand how lenses work.

彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。

C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

魅力的だが手の届かない

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

新鮮なパンの魅力的な香りがベーカリーを満たした。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

クライマティック

Meaning

Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.

Example

The film ended with a climactic battle scene.

映画はクライマティックな戦闘シーンで終わった。

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。

C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

豊富な

Meaning

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Example

There were books galore in the old library.

古い図書館には豊富な本がありました。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践

Meaning

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

Example

Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.

持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。

C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

パピルス

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

古代の巻物はパピルスに書かれていました。

C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

低下させる

Meaning

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

Example

Corruption can debase the values of a society.

腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

ジャグリングする

Meaning

To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.

Example

He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.

彼は仕事、勉強、家族の責任を同時にこなそうとしました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

謎

Meaning

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Example

Life remains an enigma to many.

人生は多くの人にとって謎のままです。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

Example

The wooden door warped in the summer heat.

C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える

Meaning

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

Example

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.

人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。

C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人

Meaning

A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.

Example

She voted by proxy at the meeting.

彼女は会議で代理投票を行った。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

補償的

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

裁判所は彼に補償的損害賠償を授与しました。

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

簡単に気分が悪くなったり、吐き気を催したり、嫌悪感を抱いたりする

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

彼女は血を見て気分が悪くなった。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

召喚状

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

証人は来週法廷に出廷するための召喚状を受け取った。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

哀れな; 哀れを誘う

Meaning

deserving pity; arousing compassion

Example

The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.

傷ついた動物の哀れな叫び声は、皆を涙で動かしました。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。

C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる

Meaning

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

Example

He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.

彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Example

Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

満足感

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。

C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。

C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

父親がいない

Meaning

without a father

Example

The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.

その父親がいない子供は、コミュニティの支援に頼っていました。

C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する

Meaning

to make something ineffective or harmless

Example

The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.

その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

不具合

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

ソフトウェアの小さな不具合により、コンピュータがクラッシュしました。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

ぬるい

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

お茶はぬるくて、あまり食欲をそそらなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

最も重要な

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

この工場では安全が最も重要です。

C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

構造的

Meaning

Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.

Example

Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.

テクトニック運動は地震や山の形成を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

彼の社会への価値ある貢献は認められました。

C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。

C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕

Meaning

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

Example

The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.

マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者

Meaning

A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.

Example

The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.

不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

カナリア

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

カナリアは自分の檻の中で美しく歌っていました。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。

C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

ひどい; 醜い; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust

Example

The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.

映画のモンスターはひどい外見をしていました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。

C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

事前に防ぐ

Meaning

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

Example

They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.

彼らは即座に行動することで危機を回避した。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。

C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み

Meaning

great sorrow or distress; troubles

Example

The company faced financial woes after the market crash.

市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

根拠がない; 理由がない

Meaning

without foundation or justification; baseless

Example

His accusations against her were completely groundless.

彼の彼女に対する非難は完全に根拠がなかった。

C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

イデオロギー的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

Example

The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.

二つの党は深いイデオロギー的な違いによって分裂している。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

サロン、店

Meaning

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

Example

They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.

彼らは前のパーラーでゲストを迎えました。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

ゼノフォビアは差別や社会的分裂を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する

Meaning

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

Example

She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.

彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

かろうじて; 辛うじて

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

彼女は事故をかろうじて避けた。

C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い

Meaning

looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality

Example

After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.

長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。

C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム

Meaning

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Example

The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.

コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

カテゴリー的

Meaning

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

Example

She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.

彼女はその告発に対してカテゴリー的な否定をした。

C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信者; 献身者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

Example

As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.

クラシック音楽の信者として、彼女は都市のすべてのコンサートに参加していました。

C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞窟

Meaning

a large cave or chamber in a cave

Example

The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.

探検家たちは山の下にある暗い洞窟に入った。

C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

イントネーション

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Example

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

適切なイントネーションはスピーチの明確さを高めます。

C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

復讐心の強い

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

彼の復讐心に満ちた行動は、以前の同僚に対して不適切でした。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

無礼な

Meaning

rude and showing a lack of respect

Example

It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

マネージャーの決定に疑問を呈するのは無礼でした。

C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Example

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

騎士道精神

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

彼は騎士道精神を持っており、常に他の人のためにドアを開けていました。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非合理性, 非論理性, 不合理

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

彼の決定は完全に非合理的でした。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

Example

The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.

監督者は、労働者が安全規則を守っていることを確認しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

再興

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

伝統工芸に対する関心が再び高まり始めています。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

名誉毀損

Meaning

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

Example

The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.

その新聞は名誉毀損で訴えられた。

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

ナツメグ

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

レシピにはカスタードに風味を加えるために、小さじ1杯のナツメグが必要でした。

C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;

Meaning

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

Example

There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.

セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ

Meaning

a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object

Example

The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.

地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。

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。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆転

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新しい政策は伝統的な方法への逆転を意味しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Example

She arrived at an opportune moment to help.

彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇跡的; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

彼女の奇跡的な回復は、すべての医師を驚かせました。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。

C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提出

Meaning

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

Example

The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.

請負業者は承認のために提出物を顧客に送信しました。

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない

Meaning

unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others

Example

He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.

彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

説明できない

Meaning

Not able to be explained or justified.

Example

She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.

彼女は暗い部屋に入ると説明できない恐怖を感じた。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立は意思決定において信頼を育みます。

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。