A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

に向かって

Meaning

in the direction of

Example

She walked toward the door.

彼女はドアに向かって歩いた。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。

A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解

Meaning

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

Example

Her understanding of the issue was impressive.

彼女の問題に対する理解は印象的でした。

B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

古い建物には灰色の壁があり、塗り直す必要がありました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる

Meaning

to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments

Example

The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.

銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。

C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

決定的な; 最終的な; 問題を完全に解決する

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

Example

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

その証拠は決定的であり、疑う余地を残さなかった。

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。

A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

第五

Meaning

constituting number five in a sequence

Example

She lives on the fifth floor of the building.

彼女はその建物の五階に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

お辞儀

Meaning

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

Example

She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.

彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

自分自身

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

自分自身の世話をしなさい。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甘美

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Example

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

後継者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

CEOは退職を発表し、会社の後継者を指名しました。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。

C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える

Meaning

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes

Example

Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.

メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

軽い笑い

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

彼は面白いジョークを聞いて軽くクスクス笑った。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

映画は予想外のヒットになった。

A1 verb /send/

send

送る

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

詳細な情報を含むメールを送ります。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

伸縮可能な

Meaning

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

Example

The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.

胃は食後に膨らむことができる伸縮可能な器官です。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。

C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚偽の

Meaning

Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.

Example

His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.

彼の主張は虚偽の理由に基づいていた。

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

美味しい

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

そのピザは新鮮な材料で本当に美味しかった。

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

お守り; タリスマン

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

彼女は幸運のために首に銀のタリスマンを身につけていました。

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

従順

Meaning

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

Example

She was compliant with all the safety requirements.

彼女はすべての安全要件に従いました。

A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

しかし

Meaning

in spite of the fact that; even though

Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。

C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶暴さ, 暴力, 強さ

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

嵐の凶暴さは壊滅的でした。

B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

ゴシップする

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

彼らは隣人についてゴシップするのが好きです。

A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

誰の

Meaning

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

Example

The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.

電話が盗まれた女の子は私のいとこです。

C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

恐ろしいと苦しみを伴う

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

Example

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

事故を目撃することは恐ろしい経験だった。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。

C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

Example

The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。

C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相対的に

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今日の天気は相対的に暖かい。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

顕著な

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

二つのスタイルの間には顕著な違いがあります。

B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

設立

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

レストランは町の新しい設立です。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

豊かで明確な声

Meaning

full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style

Example

The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.

俳優の豊かな声が劇場に響き渡った。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

魚のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling fish.

Example

The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.

アーティストの絵には魚のような特徴がありました。

B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合

Meaning

the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity

Example

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.

レストランはアジアとヨーロッパの料理を融合させたユニークな料理を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の

Meaning

Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.

Example

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所

Meaning

The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.

Example

He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.

彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

身体的または精神的な努力

Meaning

Using energy or effort to achieve something.

Example

Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.

過度のエクサーションは疲労と燃え尽き症候群を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

詐欺

Meaning

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

Example

The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.

監査は財務諸表における詐欺を明らかにしました。

C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警戒

Meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.

Example

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

警備員は一晩中警戒を保ち続けました。

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

専門的な

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

彼は古代文明に関する専門的な知識を持っています。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

ウサギは茂みに消えました。

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

もろさ

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

角膜のもろさはこすることで増加します。

A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

花火

Meaning

a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations

Example

The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

花火は新年の前夜祭で空を照らしました。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

破壊的, 壊滅的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

気候変動は破滅的な影響を及ぼします。

C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア

Meaning

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

Example

The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.

その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

ブラシ

Meaning

a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming

Example

I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.

私は毎朝柔らかいブラシで歯を磨きます。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸せ

Meaning

to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs

Example

The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。

C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

Example

The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良

Meaning

Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.

Example

The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.

植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

教区に関する

Meaning

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

Example

The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.

教区評議会は教会の問題を話し合うために集まりました。

C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず

Meaning

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

Example

There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.

洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

激しい感情; 表現の強さ

Meaning

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

Example

He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.

彼はその強い熱意で議論し、皆が驚きました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X線; レントゲン

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

医者は骨を調べるためにレントゲンを撮った。

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

個人データ

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

デジタル時代において個人データを保護することは重要です。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬間

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

彼は躊躇うことなく瞬時に返答した。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。

C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

もろい

Meaning

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

Example

The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.

古いレンガの壁はもろく、触れると壊れました。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

バター

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

彼は朝食にトーストにバターを塗った。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

適合する

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

彼の行動はその機関の規則に適合していました。

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

安全

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

その会社は職場の安全を最優先しています。

C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深い亀裂

Meaning

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

Example

The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.

登山者たちは慎重に氷の亀裂を越えました。

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。

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 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

Example

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。

C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言

Meaning

silly or nonsensical talk

Example

The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.

政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

Example

His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.

彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

上に投げる

Meaning

Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.

Example

The fisherman upcast his net into the air.

漁師は彼の網を空中に投げた。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水症

Meaning

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Example

Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.

脱水は疲労と混乱を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

嵐

Meaning

a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult

Example

The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.

船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。

C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

Example

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

再発

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

保健当局は複数の地区で麻疹の再発の警告を出しました。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼稚園

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

彼女は子供を小学校に備えて幼稚園に入学させました。

C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。

B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

雇用

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

雇用はウルドゥ語を話す人々に限定されていました。

B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

興奮した

Meaning

extremely happy or excited

Example

She was thrilled with the surprise party.

彼女はサプライズパーティーに興奮していた。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。