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C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

悔い改めた
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
彼女は友達に叫んだ後、悔い改めていた。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

緑のココナッツ
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
私たちはビーチで緑のココナッツから新鮮な水を飲みました。
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

カートリッジ
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
プリンターはインクカートリッジが空になったため、動作を停止しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

騒々しい; 無秩序な; 破壊的な
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
騒々しい子供たちは大きな音を立てていた。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危険な
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
彼の財政状況は危険な状態です。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

格差
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
国々の間の格差は減少するべきです。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

皮革職人
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
皮革職人は優れた革を作るために長時間働きました。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化する
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
そのニワトリは卵が孵化するまでインキュベートします。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

社会的に追放された人
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
スキャンダルの後、彼は社会的なパリアになった。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

不正改ざん
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
証拠の改ざんは犯罪です。
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

分極された
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
その議論は気候変動問題についてコミュニティを分裂させました。
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

卵、細胞、または生物を適切な条件で発展させるプロセス
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
卵のインキュベーションは三週間続きました。
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

回復する
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
彼女は手術後、回復するために田舎に行った。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

立ち退かせる
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
家主は家賃未払いでテナントを立ち退かせることに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

継続
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

流入
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
観光客の流入が地域経済を活性化させた。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
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 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常にいらいらした
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
彼女は繰り返しのミスの後、彼に非常にいらいらした視線を送った。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

カノニカル / 受け入れられた
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
シェイクスピアの作品は英文学においてカノニカルと見なされています。
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 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残留物
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
古代の壁の残り物だけが残っています。
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

レパートリー
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
俳優のレパートリーにはコメディとドラマが含まれています。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

告白する
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
彼はクラシック音楽への愛を告白する。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

燃えるような; 熱心な; 怒りっぽい
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
彼女はすぐに燃えるような性格で、すぐに怒る。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
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 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。
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 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

序文
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

歓喜
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
勝利後、街中は歓喜に包まれていました。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱した
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
突然の発表でオフィスは完全に混乱した状態になった。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分類学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
現代の分類学は、科学者たちが生物多様性を整理し、研究するのを助けます。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

信用を失わせる
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
スキャンダルは公衆の目で政治家を信用を失わせました。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

頑固
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
頑固な子供は誰の話も聞こうとしませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

コイ
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
コイは養殖業で重要な魚です。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

あり得ない
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
彼が時間通りに到着するのはあり得ないようだ。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

予知する
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
その老人は未来を予知できると主張した。
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部作
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
監督はついに三部作を完成させるために、三番目の映画を公開しました。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

ペチコート
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
彼女はドレスの下に白いペティコートを着ていました。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

恐怖を感じる; 小さくて短い尾の鳥
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
彼女は迫り来る嵐の光景に恐怖を感じた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

過激派
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
過激派グループは即時の政治改革を要求した。
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
正直は人生における重要な美徳です。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐食
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

お別れ
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
彼の友達へのお別れは感動的でした。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

愛情の言葉
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
彼女は子供に優しい愛情の言葉をささやきました。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。