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B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交響曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
オーケストラはベートーヴェンの交響曲第5番を演奏した。
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口統計学的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
会社は製品を発売する前に人口統計学的傾向を分析します。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。
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 /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

王冠または王冠のような構造; また、太陽の外層大気を指すこともあります
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太陽のコロナは皆既日食中に見ることができました。
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。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。
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 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

恨む
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
彼女は上司からの絶え間ない批判をリゼントし始めました。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

値しない; 価値がない
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。
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 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

ワクチン接種
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
子供たちは幼い頃に麻疹の予防接種を受けます。
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

関する
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
新しいプロジェクトに関する報告があります。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

正当化
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

ひざの上
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
猫は本を読みながら快適に彼女のひざの上で丸くなっていた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

未熟な; 技術のない労働者
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
多くの未熟な労働者がトレーニングの機会を探しています。
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
ケーキの生地は小麦粉、卵、牛乳の混合物です。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条約
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
平和条約は長年の交渉後に署名されました。
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
その地域には古代の構造物があります。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
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 /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。
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 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

残り; 余り
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
残りの食べ物は冷蔵庫に保存されました。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

広範囲に
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

議会の
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
その国は議会制の政府を採用している。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

マラソン
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
彼女は4時間以内にマラソンを完走しました。
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 /trɛk/

trek

Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

悪魔
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
その話は、村を恐怖に陥れたデーモンについてでした。
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。
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 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剤
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。
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 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 /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔離
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
旅行者は2週間の隔離にされました。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。
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 /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

強姦
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
法律は強姦を犯した者に厳罰を与えます。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
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 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

ジョギングする
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
彼女は毎朝公園でジョギングします。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

鉱夫
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
鉱夫は長年、石炭鉱で働いていました。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推測する
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
今日は後で雨が降るだろうと思います。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

貢献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。
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 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 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
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 /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。
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 /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

豊かさ
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
文化的な豊かさは伝統への深い理解を促進します。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。
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 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

徐々に
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
徐々に変化することはより持続可能です。
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。
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 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行動的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
心理学者は子供の行動パターンを研究した。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

グラフィック; 視覚的; 鮮明な;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
グラフィックデザインはカラフルで目を引くものでした。
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 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱する
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
彼は彼女の失礼なコメントで侮辱されたと感じた。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不適格; 不適当;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
彼は健康状態が悪いため、軍務には不適格と宣告されました。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。