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C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

控えめな
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
彼女はエレガントで控えめなドレスを着ていた。
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

刻む
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
アーティストはガラスに自分のイニシャルを刻みました。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

木立 / 小さな果樹園
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
彼らはオレンジの林を歩いていました。
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

ばらばら
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
映画はばらばらに感じ、追いかけるのが難しかった。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑発的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
彼の挑発的なコメントは皆を怒らせた。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

不満を言う
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
彼はいつも天気について不満を言っている。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

雑学
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
この地域は数十年にわたり宗派的な暴力に悩まされてきました。
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

軌道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
衛星は予定された軌道に沿って飛行した。
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯者 (犯罪で)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
彼は犯罪で共犯者として見つかりました。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分は長い日が始まることを示します。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

簡単に説得できる
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
彼女は新しい食べ物を試すとき、簡単に説得されました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

洞察力、分析能力
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
彼の洞察力は複雑な問題を解決するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

満ちた
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
その本は魅力的な歴史的詳細で満ちています。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
感情への調和は関係を改善する。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

些細なことや重要でないこと
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
そんな些細なことを気にしないで; あなたの時間の価値がない。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。
C1 noun /næk/

knack

才能
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
彼女には人々を快適に感じさせる才能がある。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六角形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂の巣のセルは六角形をしている。
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

回復
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
病気からの回復には休息が不可欠です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家長
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
家族の家長として、彼は争いごとを解決し、長い伝統を守りました。
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最も準備ができていない
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
バングラデシュは気候変動適応のために最も準備ができていない国の一つです。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

疑わしい; 質が悪い; 信頼できない; 危険なまたはリスクのある
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
その取引は私には疑わしく聞こえます。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

しみ出す
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
水が壁のひび割れからしみ出し始めました。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

過激派
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
過激派グループは即時の政治改革を要求した。
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回想
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
彼は村での子供時代の思い出を語った。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

プラトニック
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
彼らは長年続いているプラトニックな友情を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
先生は小説から一節を読みました。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加速する
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
彼の脈拍はゴールラインに近づくにつれて速くなり始めた。
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

偽善
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
彼が自分の犯した同じ過ちを他人を非難したとき、偽善が露呈した。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越する
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
彼の伝統的な方法を超越しようとする努力は賞賛に値した。
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

ぼんやりした; 曖昧な; ぼやけた
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
山の頂上は朝の霧の中でぼんやりしていました。
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

悪臭がする; 不快または望ましくない印象を与える
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
ゴミ箱は腐った食べ物の臭いがする。
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。
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

かいこ
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
カイコは桑の葉を食べて、絹を生産します。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

無影響な, 自然な
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
彼は批判に動じることなく、懸命に働き続けました。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直感
Meaning
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Example
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
彼女の直感は何かが間違っていると言った。