B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

もがく

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

彼は面接で難しい質問をされて、うろたえました。

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

周縁化

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

経済政策は貧困層の周縁化に対処すべきです。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

誘発する

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

医師は軽い鎮静剤で睡眠を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感

Meaning

the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth

Example

The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.

夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水道管にリークがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

触知可能

Meaning

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Example

The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.

運動の利益は目に見え、測定可能です。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姉 / 妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

私の姉は来週私たちに会いに来ます。

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

徐々に; だんだん

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

春になると、天気は徐々に暖かくなった。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心臓

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で私の心臓を聞きました。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

再統合する

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

そのプログラムは囚人が社会に再統合するのを助けます。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。

C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

構造的

Meaning

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

Example

Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.

テクトニック運動は地震や山の形成を引き起こします。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

驚くべき

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

その驚くべき発見は、私たちが宇宙を見る方法を変えました。

A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

交換する

Meaning

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

Example

He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.

彼は壊れたランプを新しいものと交換することに決めました。

B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して

Meaning

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

Example

She accepted the award on behalf of her team.

彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

ソル（音楽のスケールの5番目の音）

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

合唱団はリハーサル中にソル音を歌う練習をしました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Example

Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.

C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

ベスト

Meaning

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

Example

He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.

彼はスーツに黒いベストを着ていた。

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

普遍的

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

ソーシャルメディアは若者の間で普及しています。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Example

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

電子商取引

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

電子商取引は人々の買い物方法を革命的に変えました。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器

Meaning

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

Example

The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.

作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

マナガツオ

Meaning

A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.

レストランはご飯と一緒に美味しいマナガツオカレーを提供します。

B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

存在する

Meaning

In existence; present; current.

Example

The commission reviews existing provisions.

委員会は現在の規定を確認しています。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

Example

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

契約は2年間の確定した期間です。

A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形

Meaning

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Example

The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.

小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

カワウソ

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

遊び好きなカワウソは川で優雅に泳いでいました。

C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

追放

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

その学生は規則を破った後、追放に直面しました。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。

A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む

Meaning

to have or include within; to restrain or control

Example

This box contains important documents.

この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。

A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死んだ

Meaning

No longer alive; the end of life.

Example

The old tree is completely dead.

その古い木は完全に死んでいる。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

オベリスク

Meaning

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Example

The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

リベート/払い戻し

Meaning

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

Example

The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.

その店は大量購入に対してリベートを提供しました。

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

スーパー

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

彼女はプロジェクトで素晴らしい仕事をしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す

Meaning

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Example

The river was defiled by industrial waste.

川は工業廃水によって汚された。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

便利な；使いやすい；実用的な;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新しいショッピングモールは私たちの家族にとってとても便利です。

B1 noun trend

trend

傾向

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

現在の森林伐採の傾向は警戒すべきです。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

驚きの表現

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

ワウ、そのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった！

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

多様化する

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

アーティストはデザインを多様化するために異なる色合いを使いました。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰

Meaning

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

Example

The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.

ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤

Meaning

A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Example

Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.

農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。

C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する

Meaning

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Example

The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.

医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。

A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

熱い; 温かい; 焼けるような;

Meaning

having high temperature; warm; heated;

Example

The coffee is too hot to drink.

コーヒーは飲むには熱すぎる。

B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

ブーンという音

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

会議中に電話がブーンと鳴るのが聞こえた。

A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

金

Meaning

a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold

Example

The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.

金のブレスレットは太陽の光で輝いていました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超越的

Meaning

Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.

Example

Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.

哲学者たちはしばしば人間の知覚を超えたウルトラムンデインな現実について議論します。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

地域の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

Example

Regional hubs support localized industries.

地域のハブは地元産業をサポートします。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない

Meaning

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

Example

The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.

CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。

C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

ファッション

Meaning

the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time

Example

Minimalist design is currently in vogue.

ミニマリストデザインは現在ファッションです。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する

Meaning

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

Example

She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.

彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。

C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

虐殺

Meaning

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

Example

The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.

戦場は残虐な戦争の後、血みどろの殺戮で満ちていた。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。

A2 noun /vjuː/

View

景色; 視点; 意見

Meaning

the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion

Example

The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.

ホテルの部屋からの山の景色は息を呑むような美しさでした。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

論文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。

C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性的

Meaning

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.

Example

His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.

彼の男性的な勇気は村の皆に感動を与えました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。

B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

研修生; 見習い

Meaning

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

Example

The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

医学研修生は実務経験を積むために長時間働きました。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい

Meaning

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

Example

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する

Meaning

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

Example

The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.

審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

サイエンスは未知の世界を探求し続けています。

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

コート

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

外に出る前に冬のコートを着ました。

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

ネットワーク

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

彼女は強力なプロフェッショナルネットワークを作り上げた。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書

Meaning

a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library

Example

The librarian helped me find a rare history book.

司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

アスレチックな、力強い

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

彼女は定期的に運動しているので、アスレチックな体を持っています。

A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

失敗する

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

Example

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

彼は時間通りに課題を完了することに失敗した。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

その罪は昼間に犯されました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

楽しむ / 調味料

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

彼女は海外旅行の機会を大いに楽しんでいました。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

彼女はケーキに粉をふりかけました。

C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病

Meaning

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.

Example

Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.

水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。

C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

標本館

Meaning

A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.

Example

The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.

大学は研究と教育のために大きな標本館を維持しています。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

政府は要求を拒否した。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。

C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

バラバラに

Meaning

into separate parts; apart

Example

The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.

古代の帝国は戦争でバラバラにされてしまった。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。