B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

受け入れられない

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

仕事の質は完全に受け入れられませんでした。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

テロリズム

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府はテロリズムを防止するためにセキュリティ対策を強化しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

トランペット

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

兵士は部隊に合図を送るためにトランペットを吹いた。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。

B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

Example

She often flirts with her colleagues at work.

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

ボートは岸から離れ始めた。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

読めない

Meaning

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.

医者の字は完全に読めなかった。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

スラング; 不正な言葉

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

ティーンエイジャーは親が理解できないスラングを使いました。

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遺伝学

Meaning

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.

遺伝学は医療の進歩において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鳥の羽

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀は美しい色とりどりの羽を持っています。

B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;

Meaning

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

Example

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

窓を通して、家の後ろにある美しい庭の一瞥を見ました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。

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 /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

強い欲求

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

彼女は毎晩チョコレートが欲しくなる。

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 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性的

Meaning

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Example

The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.

研究は数字よりも定性的分析に焦点を当てています。

B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー

Meaning

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

Example

Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.

グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

車は駐車場のランプを上がった。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。

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 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

銀河系

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

天の川は私たちの太陽系と地球を含む銀河系です。

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

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。

B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

彼女は毎朝床を掃く。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

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 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

足で操作するレバー

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

彼は自転車のペダルを力いっぱい踏んだ。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸せ

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

面倒な; 問題のある

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

その面倒な学生はまたクラスを中断しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

説得力のある; 信頼できる; 説得力のある; 誰かに何かを信じさせることができる

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は全陪審員を納得させました。

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温かさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

彼女は顔に太陽の温もりを感じた。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

運用可能

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

宇宙計画は2025年までに運用可能になります。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

過小評価する

Meaning

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

Example

Never underestimate the power of teamwork.

決してチームワークの力を過小評価しないでください。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸せ

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技術的進歩

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技術的進歩は医療分野を革命的に変えつつある。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示する

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

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 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

軽蔑

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

彼は警告のサインを無視して運転し続けました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。

B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模

Meaning

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Example

The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.

その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

確信

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

彼女は確信を持って話し、皆を信じさせました。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然の

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火事は偶然の火花によって引き起こされました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

Gem

貴石

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

そのアンティークのネックレスは、ダイヤモンドに囲まれた珍しいサファイアのジェムを特徴としていました。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世の

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

その城は有名な中世の記念碑です。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

私は会議の時間を間違えていました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す

Meaning

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Example

Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.

汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。