B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

科学者たちは宇宙の謎を解明するために研究しています。

B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

輸入する

Meaning

to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data

Example

The country imports oil from abroad.

その国は海外から石油を輸入しています。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い

Meaning

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

Example

The servant opened the door for the guests.

召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

面白い; 楽しくて魅力的

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

コメディアンのパフォーマンスは非常に面白く、観客を笑わせ続けました。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

価値; 価格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

このアンティークの花瓶は私たちの家族にとって大きな感情的価値があります。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

シフトする

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトに焦点を移さなければならなかった。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服

Meaning

consistent; identical; standardized

Example

All students must wear a uniform to school.

すべての学生は学校で制服を着なければなりません。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

リスク

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

この投資には高いリスクが伴い、資金を失う可能性があります。

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

ケーブルは大量のデータトラフィックを処理する能力を持っています。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

喜んで、楽しんで

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

私は喜んで宿題を手伝います。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

許可する

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

先生は試験中に学生に計算機の使用を許可しています。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

その本は私に良い最初の印象を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

発見、調査後に得られた結論または結果

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

科学者は彼女の発見を主要なジャーナルに発表しました。

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

アボカド

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

アボカドは健康に良い脂肪が豊富で、サラダやトーストに人気があります。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

二人の姉妹はとても似ている。

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者は手術後、回復中です。

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在する

Meaning

to have being or reality; to be present

Example

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

恐竜は数百万年前に存在していました。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

立派

Meaning

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Example

He found a decent job after months of searching.

彼は数ヶ月の探しの後、立派な仕事を見つけました。

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

運営する

Meaning

to control or manage the functioning of something

Example

The company has been operating in this market for five years.

その会社はこの市場で5年間運営されています。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生き残る

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

彼は嵐を生き延びた。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜水艦

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艦は海中深く潜水して、発見を避けました。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。

B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;

Meaning

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

Example

Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

這う

Meaning

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

Example

The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.

赤ちゃんはおもちゃを取るために床をハイハイしていました。

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

飢餓

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

その子供は飢えで泣いていました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

スキップする

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

彼は朝食をスキップして、仕事に直接行くことに決めました。

B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

産業

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

産業は高級体験に焦点を合わせています。

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

幅; 広がり

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

川の幅は約50メートルです。

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

添付する

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

送信する前に、ドキュメントをメールに添付してください。

B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充電

Meaning

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

Example

Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.

電気自動車の充電ステーションは都市で増えています。

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

タイル

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

キッチンの床はセラミックタイルで覆われています。

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

カボチャ

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング

Meaning

the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard

Example

The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.

高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

確実にする

Meaning

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Example

Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.

出発前にドアが閉まっていることを確認してください。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

アフリカ系アメリカ人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

彼女は自分のアフリカ系アメリカ人としての誇りを持っています。

B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥

Meaning

without moisture; preserved by removing water

Example

She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.

彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。

B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

元々

Meaning

in the beginning, at first

Example

Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.

元々、彼女は医者になりたかった。

B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

進行方向

Meaning

Moving in a particular direction.

Example

The ship is heading toward Antarctica.

船は南極に向かって進んでいる。

B1 noun freɪm

Frame

額縁

Meaning

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Example

A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.

額縁に入れた家系図は家で展示できます。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。

B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明確な; はっきりした; 特定の

Meaning

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

Example

We need a definite answer by tomorrow.

私たちは明日までに明確な答えが必要です。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

いらいらさせる

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はいらいらさせる。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体

Meaning

a flat, thin, round object or surface

Example

He inserted the music disc into the player.

彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。

B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

エレクトロニクス

Meaning

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

Example

He studied electronics at university.

彼は大学でエレクトロニクスを学びました。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

古代の文明は複雑な統治システムを発展させました。

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

受け入れられた

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

受け入れられた条件は詳細に議論されました。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。

B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

時間管理

Meaning

The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities

Example

Time management is crucial for success.

時間管理は成功のために非常に重要です。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。

B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

ルーチン, 習慣, 固定された順序

Meaning

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Example

A well-structured routine improves productivity.

よく構造化されたルーチンは生産性を向上させます。

B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

正確な; 精密な; 完全に正しい

Meaning

precise; accurate; completely correct

Example

Please give me the exact time of the meeting.

会議の正確な時間を教えてください。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会議はまもなく始まります。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒い

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

12月の寒い朝でした。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

クライアント

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

弁護士はクライアントと会ってケースを話し合った

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

映画の予告編は先週公開されました。

B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

言語アプリ

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

言語アプリは学習を簡単にします。

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明るく

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

澄んだ夜空に星が明るく輝いていた。

B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

破裂する

Meaning

to break open suddenly; to be full of something

Example

The balloon bursts with a loud pop.

風船は大きな音を立ててバーストします。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

ハンマー

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

彼女は絵のフレームを壁に打ち付けるためにハンマーを使いました。

B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国

Meaning

a country or territory ruled by a king or queen

Example

The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.

その王国は豊かな文化と伝統で知られていた。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

許し; 謝罪;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

システム

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。

B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い

Meaning

a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

Example

The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.

弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

このように

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

資源

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

水は重要な自然資源です。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

構成

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

会社はオフィスレイアウトのために新しいセットアップを発表した。

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

非常に

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

彼女は自分の分野で非常に尊敬されています。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

卒業生

Meaning

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

Example

She will graduate from university next year.

彼女は来年大学を卒業する。