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B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商標
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
その会社のロゴはその商標です。
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
その家族は何年も後に再会しました。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

高める、上げる、より重要または印象的なレベルに引き上げる
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
良いリーダーシップはチームのパフォーマンスを高めることができます。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
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 /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

視点
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
彼の視点から見ると、その状況は絶望的でした。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。
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 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

面倒; 困難; 手間
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
オンラインでチケットを予約すると、劇場で長時間並ぶ手間を省けます。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

ランキング
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
彼の競技でのランキングは、各ラウンド後に向上しました。
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

志す
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
多くの学生が海外で勉強することを目指しています。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。
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 ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

劇的な; 厳しい; 強い影響を与える
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
会社はコスト削減のために劇的な措置を取った。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

味がない
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

墓
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
家族は毎週日曜日に愛する祖父の墓を訪れていました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
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 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒ガス
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
産業からの有毒ガスは大気汚染に貢献しています。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

ビジネスや複数のビジネスを組織し運営する人
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
若い起業家は22歳で自分のテクノロジー企業を立ち上げました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

機能的
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
椅子のデザインはシンプルですが、非常に機能的です。
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 /loʊf/

Loaf

パン
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

検査官
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
検査官はレストランのキッチンを衛生基準に従って慎重に確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最終的に
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最終的に、私たちはプロジェクトを進めることに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
その国は腐敗に覆われていた。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
市民は新しい大統領を選びました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。