B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

不快な

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

その薬は不快な味がしました。

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

明らかにする

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

調査は真実を明らかにした。

B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

教科書

Meaning

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

Example

She bought a new biology textbook for her class.

彼女はクラスのために新しい生物学の教科書を買いました。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要な

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

ソーシャルメディアは人間関係に重要な影響を与えています。

B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

受け入れ可能な

Meaning

able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable

Example

Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.

あなたの提案は委員会に受け入れ可能です。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

おおよそ

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

旅行はおおよそ3時間かかります。

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

trail

小道

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

ハイカーたちは森の中の小道を辿った。

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 ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

継続的な改善は生産性を高めます。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

パイロット

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

経験豊富なパイロットが嵐の中で飛行機を安全に着陸させました。

B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

Example

The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

課題

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生たちは時間通りに宿題を終わらせました。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

馬車

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王族はパレードの間、美しい馬車で移動していました。

B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

ワニ

Meaning

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head

Example

The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.

ワニは川辺で日光浴をしていました。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

心から

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

私は心からあなたが早く回復することを願っています。

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太陽系

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

私たちの太陽系には、太陽の周りを回る8つの惑星があります。

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。

B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部

Meaning

situated on or toward the outside; external

Example

The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.

ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗

Meaning

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.

Example

The streets were decorated with national flags.

通りは国旗で飾られていました。

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

明らかに;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

明らかに、会議は来週に延期されたようです。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

Peanut

ピーナッツ

Meaning

an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Example

Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.

ローストピーナッツは多くの国で人気のあるスナックです。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

正直は彼らの価値観の核です。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

裕福な; 金持ちの; 繁栄した

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

裕福な実業家は慈善活動に何百万ドルも寄付しました。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会計士

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会計士は会社の財務報告書を準備しました。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟練した; 才能のある; 熟達した

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

熟練した外科医は、非常に高い精度で手術を行いました。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天気の状況は一日中変動します。

B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

一時的な

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Example

She found a temporary job during the summer break.

彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天井

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

ホールの天井は美しく塗られていました。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド

Meaning

a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

Example

She wore a diamond ring on her finger.

彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。

B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

無礼

Meaning

Not showing good manners; rude.

Example

It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。

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 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守

Meaning

on time; prompt;

Example

She is always punctual for meetings.

彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。

B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

ティーンエイジャー

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

He's a teenager who loves sports.

彼はスポーツが好きなティーンエイジャーです。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

楽器

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

医師は手術中に特別な楽器を使用しました。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

割引

Meaning

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

Example

The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.

その店はすべての電子製品に20%の割引を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

レンタカーは予想より高かった。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外

Meaning

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

ほとんどの学生は試験に合格しましたが、例外的に数人の欠席者がいました。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

スコア

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

資源

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝賀

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

彼女は受賞した友人に祝賀を送った。

B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

証人

Meaning

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law

Example

The witness testified in court yesterday.

証人は昨日法廷で証言しました。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

誘惑する

Meaning

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

Example

The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

新鮮なパンの匂いが彼をパン屋に入らせました。

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

ハンカチ

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

彼女はいつもバッグにきれいなハンカチを持っています。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 起源; 基本原因; ルート

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Example

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

この問題の根本原因を見つけて、永続的に解決する必要があります。

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

トランク

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

彼女はトランクに服を詰めました。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

借金

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高い負債レベルは、金融危機を引き起こす可能性があります。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

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 /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

熱心な; 期待に満ちた; わくわくしている

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

Example

She was eager to start her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始めるのを楽しみにしていました。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

ジュニア; 初心者; 下位

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

ジュニア社員はシニアの同僚から学びたがっていました。

B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ

Meaning

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

Example

The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.

審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

スチール

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

その建物は耐久性を確保するためにスチールで作られました。

B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黒胡椒

Meaning

a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food

Example

Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生の; 処理されていない; 自然な状態で; 未熟な

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

シェフはサラダに生野菜を使うのが好きです。

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 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 /kruːz/

cruise

幸せ

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

彼女は賞を受け取ったときの幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

私たちの家庭には五人います。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工知能

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

人工知能はスマートチュータリングを通じて教育を革新しています。

B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Example

Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.

規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

巣

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鳥は木に巣を作った。

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 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

信頼できる

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

信頼できるシステムは効率を確保します。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女の顔は空白になった。

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 /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する

Meaning

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

メカニック

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

そのメカニックは1時間以内にエンジンを修理しました。

B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン

Meaning

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Example

The tone of the letter was very formal.

手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。

B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

機能

Meaning

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

心臓の主な機能は血液をポンプすることです。

B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

責任

Meaning

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Example

Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.

自分の行動に責任を持つことは、成熟の証です。

B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。