B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

トロリー

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

トロリーは市内中心を15分ごとに走ります。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。

B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;

Meaning

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

Example

The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.

弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。

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。

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 /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

狂気

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

崖から飛び降りる考えは狂気のように思えた。

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。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

インタラクティブ

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

インタラクティブな学習は、学生が授業に参加し続けるのを助けます。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

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 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

彼らはお互いに相互尊重を持っています。

B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

エコロジカル

Meaning

Relating to ecology or the environment.

Example

Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.

森林伐採は地球の生態学的バランスを脅かしています。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不本意に

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

彼女は不本意に会議に出席することに同意した。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力は物体を地球の表面に引き寄せます。

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

誤解を招く

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

その広告は誤解を招くもので、偽の情報を提供していました。

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。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

それにもかかわらず

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

雨が降っていましたが、それにもかかわらず、彼らはハイキングに行きました。

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

キオスク

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

彼女は駅の近くのキオスクで水のボトルを買いました。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

制限された; 制御された; 制限付き

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

このエリアへのアクセスは、認可されたスタッフのみが制限されています。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。

B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する

Meaning

To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.

Example

Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.

若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

バカ

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

彼は昨晩のパーティーでイディオットのように振る舞った。

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

ラテン語

Meaning

the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language

Example

Many English words are derived from Latin.

多くの英単語はラテン語から派生しています。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人

Meaning

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

Example

The widow received support from her family and community.

未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

確認する

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

手続きを続ける前に、メールアドレスを確認してください。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

ワイナリー

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

彼らはフランスの有名なワイナリーを訪れました。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

生地

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人組

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

ジャズトリオはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

錆

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

広範囲

Meaning

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Example

The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.

気候変動の影響は世界中に広範囲にわたって広がっています。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁栄している; 成功している;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

その企業は新製品を発売した後、非常に繁栄しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

規定

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

天気は寒くて不快だった。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

変わらない

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

彼女の家族への愛は何年にもわたって変わらなかった。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

捧げる

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために自分の人生を捧げました。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

配送

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。

B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

発生

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

街でインフルエンザが発生した。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

花を踏まないでください。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

誤用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

ソーシャルメディアのプロフィールを誤って使うと、人間関係に害を及ぼす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

ディーラー

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

車のディーラーは顧客を引き付けるために割引を提供しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。