C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

詐欺師

Meaning

A person who cheats or deceives people.

Example

The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.

その老人はすべての人を騙した巧妙な詐欺師だった。

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

成長のために変化は避けられない。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

変色

Meaning

The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.

Example

Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.

変化は植物の葉をより魅力的に見せます。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

反響する

Meaning

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

Example

The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.

爆発音は谷を通り過ぎて反響しました。

B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

満足

Meaning

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs

Example

She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.

プロジェクトを完成させた後、彼女は大きな満足感を感じました。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス

Meaning

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

Example

She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.

彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Example

The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.

C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

動揺させる

Meaning

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

Example

The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.

突然の計画変更がチームを混乱させた。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂

Meaning

a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics

Example

The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.

職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

プロトプラズム

Meaning

The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.

Example

Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.

科学者たちは顕微鏡でプロトプラズムの動きを観察しました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

despicable

卑劣な

Meaning

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

Example

His despicable actions shocked the entire community.

彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

典礼

Meaning

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

Example

The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.

司祭は日曜日のミサで典礼に従いました。

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。

C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

回復

Meaning

The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.

Example

The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.

脳のリトリーバルシステムは過去の経験を思い出すのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

魚屋

Meaning

a person or store that sells fish

Example

I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.

私は地元の魚屋で新鮮なサーモンを買いました。

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

憐れみ; 同情;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

私は雨の中でホームレスの男性に対して憐れみを感じました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。

A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店

Meaning

an act or instance of beginning something

Example

The opening of the new store was a huge success.

新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

会社は来週新製品を発表します。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲れた; くたびれた

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

彼女は12時間働いた後、疲れを感じました。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

職業

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

教育は未来の世代を形作る高貴な職業です。

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

川

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

川は谷を流れ、海に注ぎ込む。

C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

特定の物事によって影響を受けやすい、または損傷を受けやすい

Meaning

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Example

Children are more susceptible to infections.

子供は感染症にかかりやすいです。

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない

Meaning

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

Example

She slept undisturbed for eight hours.

彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。

A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

漁師

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

漁師は今日、川で大きな魚を三匹捕まえました。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

ローマの / 古代ローマの市民

Meaning

relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome

Example

The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.

ローマ帝国は現代文明に多大な影響を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。

A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント

Meaning

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

Example

Sales increased by ten percent this year.

今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い

Meaning

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

Example

The soldiers prepared for the final battle.

兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。

C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う

Meaning

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

Example

The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.

子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

優柔不断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

彼は交差点で優柔不断に立ち、どの道を取るべきか決められなかった。

B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

間違い

Meaning

not correct or accurate

Example

The information you provided was incorrect.

あなたが提供した情報は間違っていました。

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。

A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

ガス

Meaning

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

Example

The balloon was filled with gas.

風船はガスで満たされていた。

C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く

Meaning

To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.

Example

The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.

その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

Example

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

この布は水と汚れに強いです。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬間

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

彼は躊躇うことなく瞬時に返答した。

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

預け場所, 保管所

Meaning

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

Example

The national depository safeguards all government bonds.

国家のデポジトリはすべての政府債券を保護しています。

C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝

Meaning

The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.

Example

The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.

司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

勇気づける

Meaning

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

Example

The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.

先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

小道

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

ハイカーたちは森の中の小道を辿った。

B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

Example

As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女は常に指導を必要としていた。

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

騎士は鞘から剣を抜きました。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻撃する

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

敵軍は夜明けに攻撃しました。

C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

是正する

Meaning

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

Example

The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.

その会社は顧客の苦情を是正すると約束しました。

C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Example

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

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。

A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇用者

Meaning

A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.

Example

The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.

雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。

C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。

C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。

C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に

Meaning

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

Example

The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.

瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸せ

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Example

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せそうな表情を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

効果的な

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.

Example

Effective policies drive organizational success.

効果的な政策は組織の成功を促進します。

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。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

fitful

不規則な

Meaning

occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady

Example

He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.

嵐のせいで彼は不規則な眠りをしていた。

A1 article /ðə/

the

Meaning

used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

Example

The sun rises in the east.

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢な; 恐れを知らない; 危険に立ち向かう勇気を示す

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救出した。

A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

食事

Meaning

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

Example

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランでおいしい食事を楽しみました。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最高

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

彼女はクラスで最高の生徒です。

A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側

Meaning

a position to the left or right of something

Example

The store is on the side of the road.

店は道路の側にあります。

A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

少数

Meaning

A small number of; not many.

Example

Only a few students attended the class.

ほんの少しの学生がクラスに出席しました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

おしゃれで清潔

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

言葉が不明瞭

Meaning

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

Example

She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.

彼女はスピーチ中に感情で言葉が不明瞭になった。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な

Meaning

absolute; not lessened or moderated

Example

The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

会議は完全な災害でした。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風

Meaning

A soft gentle breeze.

Example

A warm zephyr blew through the valley.

温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行儀が良い

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

儀式の間、子供たちは行儀が良かった。

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇跡

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

患者の回復は医師によって奇跡だと呼ばれました。

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

猫は窓辺に座って鳥を見ていました。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究者

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

研究者は科学的なジャーナルに彼女の研究結果を発表しました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

非常に古臭い

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Example

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

彼の女性に対する見解は完全に時代遅れです。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

私はコートをフックにかけます。

B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

暗記する

Meaning

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

Example

Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.

学生は試験のために重要な公式を覚える必要があります。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

過剰に賛美する

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

ファンたちは彼のパフォーマンスの後、俳優を賛美しました。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

施行する

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

厳格な法律を施行することは、違反を防ぐために必要です。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

午後

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

私たちは午後にコーヒーを飲みに会いました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

無生物

Meaning

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

Example

The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.

博物館には古代の無生物がいっぱいだった。