B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部族

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

部族は自然と調和して生活していた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

住む

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

多くの動物が森に住んでいます。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

戻る

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

システムは更新後、元の設定に戻ります。

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 /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

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 /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

強烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

事故後、彼女は強烈な痛みを感じました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

アトミック・ハビッツ

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

アトミック・ハビッツを育むことが長期的な成功に繋がる。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

年金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

強盗

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

警察は地元の店での強盗事件を調査しています。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

倉庫

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

会社はすべての製品を大きな倉庫に保管しています。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

貨物船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

貨物船は、電子機器で満載のコンテナを海を越えて運びました。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

四半期ごと

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

会社は株主に四半期ごとの報告書を発行します。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪審団

Meaning

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

Example

The jury found him guilty of the crime.

陪審団は彼を犯罪者として有罪と認定しました。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想的な環境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬は野菜の成長に理想的な環境を作り出します。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

農薬

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

過剰な農薬の使用は環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省

Meaning

a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Example

The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

間接費

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

会社は利益を増やすために間接費を削減した。

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

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。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

人工衛星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

人工衛星は研究のために重要なデータを提供します。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

任意の

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

教師の任意の採点は多くの学生を困らせました。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

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 /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

統合。統一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

ネットワークの統合は、グローバルなコミュニケーションを改善します。

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会議は来週まで延期されました。

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

評価する

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

教師は明日学生のプロジェクトを評価します。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

皮肉な、風刺的な

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防署が焼けるのは皮肉です。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

ロバスト

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

ロバストなインフラは信頼できる通信を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

劇的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

彼女の劇的なパフォーマンスは観客の拍手を浴びた。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

寛容

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

彼は他の人々の信念にとても寛容です。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

街は一晩で変わった。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

キャプション

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

写真の下のキャプションは、誰がその人々であるかを説明しました。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション

Meaning

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

Example

Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.

ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

稲妻が夜空を横切った。

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。