C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない

Meaning

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

Example

The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.

CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

A2 noun /test/

test

テスト

Meaning

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Example

Vehicle tests reduce emissions.

車両テストは排出量を減らします。

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

居住可能

Meaning

suitable or good enough to live in

Example

The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.

火星は将来、居住可能になるかもしれません。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金額

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

お金の合計額は十分ではありません。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

その映画は最初の週に100万ドル以上を稼ぎました。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な

Meaning

able to be explained or understood

Example

His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.

彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配

Meaning

a society or government ruled by women

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.

その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

転用可能な

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

予算からの資金は合法的に転用できません。

C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

訴訟

Meaning

a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another

Example

The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.

その会社は虚偽広告に関する訴訟に直面した。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感嘆詞

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

'わお'や'痛っ'は英語でよく使われる感嘆詞です。

C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

いたずら好きな、遊び心のある

Meaning

playfully humorous or mischievous

Example

His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

彼のいたずらなコメントはみんなを笑わせた。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人

Meaning

an inferior or trivial poet

Example

He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.

彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

発汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

激しい運動は発汗を引き起こします。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

大きな塔や建物の上にある小さな塔

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城はタレットに駐留している兵士によって守られていた。

C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

融解可能な

Meaning

Capable of being melted or fused.

Example

The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.

エンジニアは実験で融解可能な合金を使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

落とし穴, 障害

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投資家は市場の落とし穴に注意する必要があります。

C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

騒いで飲む

Meaning

to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others

Example

They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.

彼らは勝利の後、一晩中騒いで飲んでいた。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

フラックス

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

フラックスは、リネン生地を作るために頻繁に使用されます。

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

愛好家

Meaning

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

Example

He is a fancier of rare birds.

彼は珍しい鳥の愛好家です。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる

Meaning

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

Example

The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.

スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

彼女は手を腰に置きました。

C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大きなカラフルなバンダナ

Meaning

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

Example

He tied a red bandanna around his neck.

彼は首に赤いバンダナを結んだ。

A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度

Meaning

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

Example

She earned a degree in engineering.

彼女は工学の学位を取得しました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない

Meaning

That cannot be suppressed or restrained.

Example

She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.

式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。

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 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。

C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む

Meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Example

They inscribed her name on the trophy.

彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。

C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

出エジプト

Meaning

A mass departure of people from a place.

Example

There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.

ストライキが始まった後、労働者たちは突然出エジプトした。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。

C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠術をかける

Meaning

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

Example

The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.

マジシャンは観客をヒプノタイズしようとした。

A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

オリンピック競技大会

Meaning

The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.

Example

The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.

オリンピック競技大会は世界のトップアスリートを集めます。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。

C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者

Meaning

a person who has committed a serious crime

Example

The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.

犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。

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。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。

C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村

Meaning

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

Example

The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.

谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。

C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ

Meaning

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

Example

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.

ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

容赦しない

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

兵士たちは降伏を拒否した容赦しない敵に直面した。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

Example

The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.

リーダーは危機を見事な冷静さで対処しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃腸の

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛い食べ物は胃腸に問題を引き起こすことがあります。

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

卑怯者

Meaning

A contemptible or cowardly person.

Example

The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.

騎士は仲間を裏切った卑怯者を軽蔑していた。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

パトロールする

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察は夜に街をパトロールして安全を確保しています。

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。

B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する

Meaning

to work together; to collaborate

Example

The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.

チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬

Meaning

a swift horse or a hunting horse

Example

The knight rode a fast courser into battle.

騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

尋ねる

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

彼は列車の時刻表について尋ねました。

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

複雑

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

彼は複雑な法的問題に直面しました。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー

Meaning

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

Example

His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.

彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。

C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障

Meaning

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

Example

The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.

エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。

C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。

B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。

C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

示唆する

Meaning

to be a sign or indication of something

Example

Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.

暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。

C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者

Meaning

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

Example

The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.

警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

絞める/速度を制御する

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

運転手は車を減速させるためにエンジンのスロットルを調整した。

A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全に

Meaning

totally; in every way possible

Example

The room was completely silent.

部屋は完全に静かでした。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

コンベンション

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

作家の年次コンベンションはダッカで開催されました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

悪魔

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

その話は、村を恐怖に陥れたデーモンについてでした。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

アイデア; 概念; 提案

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.

彼女は会社の効率問題を解決するための素晴らしいアイデアを持っていました。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

死にかけている; 死亡している;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

死にかけている植物は直ちに水が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

尊敬

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

多くの文化が祖先に対して尊敬を示します。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

私の祖母は美味しいケーキを作ります。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。

C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

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。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分類学

Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

現代の分類学は、科学者たちが生物多様性を整理し、研究するのを助けます。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的

Meaning

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

Example

The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

協定

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

協定は徐々に進展を強調しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

抑圧

Meaning

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.

Example

The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

政府の表現の自由に対する抑圧は、広範な抗議を引き起こした。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

独創的

Meaning

Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.

Example

His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.

彼の独創的なアイデアは現代物理学を変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。

A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

アドバイス

Meaning

a small but useful piece of advice

Example

I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.

プレゼンテーションを改善する方法についてアドバイスをもらいました。

C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な

Meaning

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

Example

The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.

ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.