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C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主義
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主義は、私たちが全体的な幸福を最大化するために行動すべきだと示唆しています。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

自信のない
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
彼女は面接で自信のない答えをしました。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

ケトン生成過程
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
ケトジェネシスは断食や低炭水化物ダイエット中に発生します。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

食料庫
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
食料庫は新鮮なパンとチーズでいっぱいでした。
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

厳しい
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
彼女の厳しい口調は、騒々しいクラスを静めた。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

無料
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

隣接する
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公園は北側で川と隣接しています。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

ベテルナッツ
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
ベテルナッツは南アジアの多くの国で一般的に噛まれています。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

蔓延
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
コミュニティ全体に希望の広がりがあった。
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

現存する
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
古代の図書館からのわずかな手稿が現存しています。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

隣接
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

支配する
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

ハイビスカス
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鮮やかな赤いハイビスカスの花が家の入口を飾った。
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑りやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面の滑りやすさにより、歩くのが難しくなった。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死または死を引き起こすもの; 最後の決着
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄は悪党の剣から自分のクワイエタスを受け取った。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

歯ぎしりをする
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
彼は怒りで歯ぎしりを始めた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ（敬意の印として）
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窯
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

虹色の
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
彼女は光の中で輝く虹色のドレスを着ていました。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商業的
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
この都市は商業活動のおかげで急速に成長しました。
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分岐した
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
その分岐した木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

要約版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版社は学生のために長編小説の要約版を公開しました。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

慎重に
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
彼女は氷の道を慎重に歩いた。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

長く退屈な文書
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
彼は腐敗に反対する長いスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

燻蒸
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
消毒は害虫の侵入を制御するための効果的な方法です。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

ひどい
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
その映画はひどすぎて、多くの人々が早く映画館を出て行きました。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

シンクロニズム
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
ダンサーの動きのシンクロニズムは観客を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

別れの言葉
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授は退職式で感動的な別れの言葉を述べました。
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

胴回り
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
木の胴回りはほぼ5フィートでした。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

何かを激しく振る; 必死に動く
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
彼は水に浮かぶために腕を振った。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性的
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
俳優はその男性的な外見で賞賛されました。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

干渉的な
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
その干渉的な警備員は訪問者に不必要な指示で何度も中断させた。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

露天商人
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
その露天商人は賑やかな市場で自分の商品を大声で宣伝していました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

無痛性
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一部の哲学者は、神は無痛性であり、人間の感情を感じることはできないと主張しています。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
彼は渋滞を避けるために迂回路を取った。
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。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

舵手; キャプテン
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
経験豊富な舵手は、嵐の中で狭い水路をヨットで巧みに導きました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即興する
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
俳優はセリフを忘れたとき、即興で演技をしなければなりませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割線
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
幾何学では、割線は円を二つの異なる点で交差します。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

レインコート
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
彼は雨の中で乾いたままでいるためにマッキントッシュを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛み
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国は悲劇の後、深い痛みに沈んでいた。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

予定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
予定説の教義は、出来事は神の意志によって定められていると示唆しています。
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

皮を剥ぐ/厳しく批判する
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
シェフは魚を料理する前に皮を剥ぎました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

コロネード
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
訪問者は寺院の入り口で壮大なコロネードに感嘆していました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

イルミナティ
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
多くの陰謀論はイルミナティを世界を支配する秘密のグループとして扱っている。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

民営化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府は民間投資を促進するために銀行を民営化することを決定しました。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受贈者
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奨学金基金の受贈者は心からの感謝の意を表しました。