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B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不親切
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
彼の不親切は彼女の気持ちを深く傷つけた。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市場
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
街の市場は毎週金曜日の朝に混雑しています。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
適格基準は公平性を維持します。
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

それによって;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
彼は一生懸命働き、それによって成功を収めました。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。
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 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常に興味深く、異常な; 好奇心を引き起こす
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
その映画は観客を引き付ける非常に興味深いプロットを持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

請求書
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
会社は先週配送されたオフィス用品の請求書を送付しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
彼女は慈悲を乞いました。
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
発表後、状況はカオティックになった。
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火事の後、家の灰だけが残った。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最終決定する
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
協定は討論後に最終決定されました。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

相続人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
若い王子は王位の正当な相続人であり、いつか王になるでしょう。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。
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 /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

下品; 粗野; 無礼;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
彼の下品な言葉はディナーパーティーの皆を不快にさせた。
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

価値の上昇
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
不動産は通常、時間の経過とともに価値が上昇します。
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

耐える / 抵抗する
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
この建物は強い地震に耐えることができます。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

太もも
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
1時間走った後、右太ももに痛みを感じました。
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

歴史的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
歴史的に、この都市は主要な貿易の中心地でした。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲観主義者
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
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 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

利用不可
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
マネージャーの不在がプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
予期しない中断のため会議は遅れた。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奨学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
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 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
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。
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

倉庫
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
会社はすべての製品を大きな倉庫に保管しています。
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

書類提出; 書類の整理
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

オーケストラ
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
オーケストラはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
車は駐車場のランプを上がった。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活動家
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
活動家は汚染に反対する抗議を組織しました。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最大の; 極限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
彼女は壊れやすいアイテムを扱うとき、最大の配慮を示しました。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有望な
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
彼女は素晴らしいアイデアを持つ、有望な若い科学者です。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

創造的な展示
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
創造的な展示はリサイクルの可能性を強調しました。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身分証明
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
ビルに入るには適切な身分証明が必要です。
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

リクシャ
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
忙しい市場に到着するためにリクシャを利用しました。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

分割されていない; 完全な; 分けられていない
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
チームはコーチの指示に対して分け隔てなく注意を示しました。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策は国によって異なります。