C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

発掘する

Meaning

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

Example

Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.

考古学者たちはサイトで古代の遺物を発掘した。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Example

After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

小屋の梁

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

放浪者 / 重い足取りで歩く

Meaning

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

Example

They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.

彼らは重いブーツを履いて森の中を歩きました。

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。

C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ

Meaning

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

Example

The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.

カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。

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 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する

Meaning

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Example

The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.

ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。

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 /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格

Meaning

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

Example

His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.

彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing horror or disgust.

Example

The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.

警察は恐ろしい犯罪現場を発見しました。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

抑圧する

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。

C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

フォーカス追跡

Meaning

A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.

Example

Proper focus tracking improves productivity.

適切なフォーカス追跡は生産性を向上させます。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

Example

She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.

彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

反論できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

彼に対する証拠は否定できないものでした。

C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ

Meaning

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

Example

The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.

ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車

Meaning

a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other

Example

The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.

カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調

Meaning

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Example

After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.

長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

満足感

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。

C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

スティグマタイズする

Meaning

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

Example

People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.

特定の病気の人々はしばしば不当な方法でスティグマタイズされる。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

許可しない

Meaning

to refuse to allow or accept something

Example

The referee disallowed the goal for offside.

審判はオフサイドのためゴールを認めませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。

C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

訃報

Meaning

a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person

Example

The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.

新聞は昨日彼の訃報を掲載しました。

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 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 /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

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 /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

生殖器に関連する

Meaning

relating to the reproductive organs

Example

The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.

医師は生殖器の衛生の重要性を説明しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡な

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

先生の説明は正確でしたが、かなり平凡でした。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

Example

The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.

監督者は、労働者が安全規則を守っていることを確認しました。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光沢

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

ダイヤモンドは輝く光沢を持っていた。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

仮装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

彼は友達の仮装で近づいてきた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

無意識

Meaning

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

Example

He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.

彼は雪の中で横たわっているとき、寒さに無意識でした。

C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム

Meaning

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

Example

The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.

DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。

C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

びしょ濡れにする

Meaning

to make someone or something completely wet

Example

The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.

突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。

C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

見本市会場

Meaning

A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held

Example

The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.

町は年次祭のために見本市会場に乗り物と屋台を設置した。

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 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

復讐

Meaning

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

Example

He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.

彼は自分を傷つけた者に復讐すると誓った。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

無慈悲

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

Example

The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.

無慈悲な支配者は自分の民の苦しみを無視した。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

弁明する

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

新しい証拠は、不当に告発された男性を弁明するのに役立ちました。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

宣言的

Meaning

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Example

A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.

宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

送金

Meaning

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

Example

The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.

その国の経済は、移住者からの送金によって利益を得ている。

C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

告白する

Meaning

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

Example

He professes his love for classical music.

彼はクラシック音楽への愛を告白する。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

無関心

Meaning

lack of worry or interest; indifference

Example

She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.

彼女は批評に対して完全に無関心を示しました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

デシベル

Meaning

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

Example

The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.

工場の騒音レベルは90デシベルを超えました。

C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Example

She studied horticultural science at the university.

彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。

C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する

Meaning

to gather together in a group; to assemble

Example

People congregate in the town square every evening.

人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning

Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.

Example

Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

評判の良い; 有名な

Meaning

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

Example

He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.

彼はその国で最高の医者の一人と見なされています。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

取引を行う

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。

C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Example

The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.

平和条約は和解への重要な一歩でした。

C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱

Meaning

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

Example

The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.

船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

子鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守ります。

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

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 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放棄する

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

彼はCEOのポジションを放棄することに決めました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数

Meaning

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

Example

The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.

クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。

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 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

頑固

Meaning

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

Example

The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

頑固な子供は誰の話も聞こうとしませんでした。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板

Meaning

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

Example

The carpenter painted the baseboard white.

大工は基板を白く塗った。

C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性

Meaning

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

Example

His emotionality often influenced his decisions.

彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。

C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

独立独行の人物

Meaning

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

Example

The maverick scientist challenged established theories.

独立独行の科学者は確立された理論に挑戦した。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

Example

The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

無秩序

Meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

Example

His haphazard approach led to project failure.

彼の無秩序なアプローチはプロジェクトの失敗を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。