B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

回復力のある

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

回復力のある素材は耐久性を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交響曲

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

オーケストラはベートーヴェンの交響曲第5番を演奏した。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

義務

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

親は子供の世話をする義務がある。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

変動する

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

今週の気温は15度から30度の間で変動しています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

無礼さ

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

彼の客に対する無礼さは皆を驚かせた。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温かさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

彼女は顔に太陽の温もりを感じた。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

法執行

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察は法執行の責任があります。

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

農場主は新鮮な卵と肉のために庭で家禽を育てていました。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告人は法廷で無罪を主張しました。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

弱める

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

その病気は彼の免疫システムを著しく弱めました。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。

B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

Example

The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

関する

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

新しいプロジェクトに関する報告があります。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。

B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

酸素生産

Meaning

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

Example

Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.

植物は酸素の生産と生命の維持に不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

凝縮

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

寒い夜に窓に凝縮ができた。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

レクリエーション活動; 何かを再び存在させるプロセス

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公園は子供と大人のためにレクリエーション施設を提供しています。

B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帳

Meaning

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

Example

We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.

私たちは虫刺されを防ぐために蚊帳を使います。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗議する

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定に対して強く抗議した。

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

からかう

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

子供たちはよく、遊び心で弟妹をからかいます。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

倫理

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

ビジネス倫理は、企業に公平かつ責任を持って行動することを求めます。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用

Meaning

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

辞書は難しい言葉の正しい使い方を説明しています。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

黄昏

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

私たちは黄昏時にビーチを歩いていました。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

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 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

用語

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学用語は新しい学生にとって理解が難しいことがあります。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平線

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

太陽は地平線の下に消えました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

ギャンブラー

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

経験豊富なギャンブラーは、カードを折る時と大きな賭けをする時を知っていました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

無力; 助けがない; 脆弱

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

その子供は混雑した市場で迷子になったとき、無力だと感じた。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

インスティチュート

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学は図書館のために新しいルールを設立することを決定しました。

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

詩句

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

彼女は結婚式のために美しい詩句を書きました。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。

B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Example

The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.

火山の噴火で町が灰に覆われた。

B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス

Meaning

The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.

Example

Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.

効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

移動

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鳥の毎年の移動は魅力的な自然現象です。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

アクティビズム

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非公式な

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非公式な結果は接戦を示しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

顔を赤くする / 水で洗浄する

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスに気づいたとき、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。

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 /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

インストール

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底ケーブルのインストールはほぼ完了しています。

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

騒ぎ; 無駄な心配

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

彼女はドレスの小さなシミについてそんなに騒いだので、みんなが気づきました。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

街は一晩で変わった。