C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。

A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

支店

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

Example

The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.

会社はダッカに新しい支店を開設しました。

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

馬鹿; からかう

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。

C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺

Meaning

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

Example

The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.

会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排出

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

車両の有毒排出物が大気を汚染します。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。

C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

鳴き声

Meaning

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

Example

The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.

ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。

A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

食器洗い機

Meaning

an appliance for washing dishes automatically

Example

We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.

先週、私たちはキッチンに新しい食器洗い機を設置しました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

ゴミ箱

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

使用後は紙をゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

彼らは川の近くの小さな木の小屋に住んでいました。

A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

11月

Meaning

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.

11月は冬が始まる前で、涼しく静かなことが多い。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者

Meaning

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Example

He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.

彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。

C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

養育

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

良い育て方は自然と養育の両方を含みます。

C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Example

The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

驚かす

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪の残酷さがコミュニティ全体を驚かせた。

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

金曜日

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

私たちは毎週金曜日の午後にチーム会議があります。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

ニンジン

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

ニンジンはビタミンAが豊富です。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

バカ

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

いたずらを信じた後、彼は自分がバカだと思った。

C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

Example

The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.

その治療法は病気の治癒に効果がありませんでした。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

実用的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

複雑な問題を解決するには実用的なアプローチが必要です。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。

C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する

Meaning

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

Example

The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.

魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

庭; 家の隣の土地

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

子供たちは裏庭で遊んでいました。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

策定する

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

会社は拡張戦略を策定する必要があります。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ

Meaning

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

Example

She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.

彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

きのこに似た

Meaning

relating to or resembling a fungus

Example

The damp basement had a fungous smell.

湿った地下室はきのこに似た匂いがした。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

switch

切り替える

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依存している

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

その国は輸入品に依存しすぎている。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

Example

The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

学校

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

子供たちは一緒に学校に歩いて行きました。

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

親戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

親戚はあなたが完全な家系図を作る手助けをしてくれるかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。

B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

習慣; 慣習; 関税;

Meaning

a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice

Example

It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.

他の人の家に入る前に靴を脱ぐのは、地元の習慣です。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

縁; 境界; しきい値

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

彼女は涙の縁に立っていた。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

歩兵

Meaning

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Example

The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.

歩兵は戦場を徒歩で進んだ。

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

稲妻が夜空を横切った。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

経験する

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

彼女は回復するために手術を受けなければなりませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

免責

Meaning

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

Example

The court exonerated her from all charges.

裁判所は彼女をすべての告発から免除しました。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション

Meaning

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

Example

Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.

バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。

A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

歯医者

Meaning

a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health

Example

I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.

定期検診のために歯医者に行かなければなりません。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

郵便局

Meaning

a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided

Example

I went to the post office to mail a package.

私は荷物を送るために郵便局へ行きました。

A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初

Meaning

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

Example

She was the first to arrive at the meeting.

彼女は会議に最初に到着した。

C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学

Meaning

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.

彼女は大学で神学の学位を取得しています。

C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

裏切り者

Meaning

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

Example

During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.

戦争中、彼は侵略者を助けたため、クイズリングとしてレッテルを貼られました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

短気な; すぐに怒る

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。

C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。

C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な

Meaning

Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.

Example

His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.

彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

場所

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

決定

Meaning

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

Example

Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.

正しい決定を下すには、利用可能なすべての選択肢を慎重に分析する必要がありました。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

Example

The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.

その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

幅; 広がり

Meaning

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

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

川の幅は約50メートルです。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。

B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

搭乗

Meaning

Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.

探検家たちは港で船に乗り込んでいた。

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤勉な、熱心な

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

彼の勤勉な努力は成功したキャリアにつながった。

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

トング

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

彼は熱い石炭を拾うためにトングを使った。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

薬; 治療; 問題解決の手段

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

このハーブの薬は頭痛に効く。

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

フォルダー

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

すべての写真を別のフォルダーに保存しました。

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。

B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度

Meaning

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Example

The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.

この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

日々

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

このプロジェクトは少なくとも5日かかります。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

押す

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

ボタンを押してベルを鳴らします。

C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする

Meaning

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

Example

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

株式市場は頻繁に変動します。

A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

経験

Meaning

practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement

Example

Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.

彼女の何年もの教職経験は、新しい教師たちにとって優れたメンターとなりました。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

Example

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

システム

Meaning

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

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。

C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

前払金 / リテイナー

Meaning

a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place

Example

The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.

弁護士は事件を受ける前に前払い金を要求した。

C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

突っつく

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

彼女は彼の腕を突いて注意を引こうとした。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。

C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔

Meaning

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

Example

The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.

その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。

B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾

Meaning

an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。

C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

詳細な説明 / 拡張

Meaning

the process of adding more detail or expanding on something

Example

The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.

先生は学生のトピックの詳細な説明を評価しました。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知的に優れた

Meaning

intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes

Example

The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.

その博物館は知的な展示で知られています。

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

古い

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

彼は今でも古い車を運転しています。

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

収穫最適化

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

収穫最適化技術は作物生産を大幅に改善できます。