C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

放浪者 / 重い足取りで歩く

Meaning

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

Example

They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.

彼らは重いブーツを履いて森の中を歩きました。

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

最も偉大

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

彼は全時代で最も偉大なリーダーの一人と考えられています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ！(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

ハ！君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水差し

Meaning

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

Example

The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.

使用人は水差しに新鮮な水を注ぎました。

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。

C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

扇動する

Meaning

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

Example

He was accused of instigating the riot.

彼は暴動を扇動したとして告発された。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。

B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

ベッドシーツ

Meaning

a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under

Example

The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.

清潔な白いベッドシーツは彼女の肌に柔らかく感じました。

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

後

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性的

Meaning

having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor

Example

The actor was admired for his virile appearance.

俳優はその男性的な外見で賞賛されました。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

完全な交通渋滞または停止状態

Meaning

Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.

Example

A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.

重大な事故が原因で市内中心部で渋滞が発生した。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退

Meaning

a return to a worse or less developed state

Example

The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.

国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。

C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命

Meaning

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

軽減する

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

適切な計画は財務リスクを軽減できます。

C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Example

The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。

C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

鋭い音

Meaning

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

Example

The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.

鋭い口笛の音が部屋の中の全員を驚かせた。

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指示

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

彼は駅への行き方を尋ねました。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する

Meaning

To block or close up an opening or passage.

Example

The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.

パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

従う

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

私は会社のルールに従います。

C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄

Meaning

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

Example

Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.

排泄は健康な体を維持するために不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安楽死

Meaning

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

Example

The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.

安楽死についての議論は、難しい倫理的な問題を提起します。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸せ

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。

C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

肉体的, 物質的

Meaning

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

Example

Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.

幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。

C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

感染

Meaning

The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.

Example

Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.

恐怖は群衆の中で感染のように広がった。

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

エンジニア

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

エンジニアは川を越える新しい橋を設計しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法

Meaning

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

Example

His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.

彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。

A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning

to move past or beyond something

Example

He passed the test with flying colors.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理論家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治的な理論家は、民主主義が社会構造に与える影響について説明しました。

C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利な位置

Meaning

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

Example

From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.

この位置から、私たちは谷全体を見ることができました。

C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘

Meaning

a noisy fight in a public place

Example

A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.

夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。

B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

鉄道

Meaning

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

Example

The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.

鉄道は都市といくつかの近くの町を結びつけています。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

傾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶ傾向があります。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

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 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

優秀な成績を収めた学生は、最終試験を免除されます。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味しい肉

Meaning

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

Example

The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.

シェフはディナーパーティーのために美味しい肉料理を準備しました。

A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

幸せ

Meaning

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

Example

She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

回復する

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

彼は病気の後、力を回復する。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

Example

She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ

Meaning

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

無駄な議論 / 騒動

Meaning

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

Example

After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.

長時間無駄な議論の後、彼らは最終的に計画に同意しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

キロリットル

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

タンクは最大で3キロリットルの水を保持できます。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

配置

Meaning

The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.

Example

The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.

原子核内の陽子の配置は重要です。

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

見る

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

空に美しい夕日を見てください。

A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期的に

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

彼女は健康を保つために定期的に運動します。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

だらしない

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

彼はだらしない古いジャケットを着ていて、それは湿気の匂いがしました。

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

楽観的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトの成功に楽観的です。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

Example

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

下着

Meaning

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

Example

She bought new underwear from the department store.

彼女はデパートで新しい下着を買いました。

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

侵入する

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

軍隊は隣国に侵入しました。

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

オンライン匿名はユーザーをサイバー脅威から守ります。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。

C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沈殿剤

Meaning

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

Example

The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.

化学者は反応を観察するために溶液に沈殿剤を加えました。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸

Meaning

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

Example

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

彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。

C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

エンジン

Meaning

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

Example

The car's engine failed on the highway.

車のエンジンは高速道路で故障した。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

完全に; すべて

Meaning

completely; wholly; fully

Example

The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で完全に壊れました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

探査する

Meaning

Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.

Example

They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.

彼らは南極のさまざまな地域を探査しています。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

押し出す

Meaning

to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold

Example

The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.

工場は最新の機械を使用してプラスチック管を押し出します。

C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

カロリーの高い

Meaning

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Example

Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.

チョコレートは非常にカロリーが高いため、適量を食べるべきです。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答

Meaning

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

Example

The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.

ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。

B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する

Meaning

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。