B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全な; 絶対的な; 全体の

Meaning

complete; absolute; total

Example

The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.

その映画は興行収入で完全に失敗しました。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

路地

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

彼らは暗い路地を通って、メインの道路に到達した。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

あなたの損失に同情します。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

不一致

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

その問題に対する彼らの不一致はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

守護者; 後見人

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

赤ちゃんはぽっちゃりしたほっぺたをしています。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。

B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

発射

Meaning

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

Example

The satellite was launched successfully.

衛星は成功裏に発射されました。

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指標

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

失業率は経済の健康の重要な指標です。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不適格; 不適当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

彼は健康状態が悪いため、軍務には不適格と宣告されました。

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 /sɛnt/

scent

香り

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。

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 /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干し草

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

牛たちは納屋で干し草を食べていました。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

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 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本質的に

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

その2つの計画は本質的に同じです。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷

Meaning

Without injury; not physically harmed.

Example

All the passengers were rescued uninjured.

すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数派

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

この法律は、民族的少数派の権利を保護することを目的としています。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

挿入する

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

鍵をロックに挿入してください。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。

B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

所有権; 財産; 支配

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

その家は何世代にもわたって彼らの家族の所有物です。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

カジュアルに; リラックスして非公式に

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

彼はカジュアルに出発することを言った。

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

ターコイズ

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

彼女は美しいターコイズの石を使ったネックレスをしていました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

提案は支えられませんでした。

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

しっかりと

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

彼女は自分の決定に固く信じていた。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

彼の不専門的な行動は、会社からの解雇を引き起こしました。

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 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

カリキュラム

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校は、デジタルリテラシーのコースをもっと含めるためにカリキュラムを更新しました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

正当化

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。

B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英雄的な

Meaning

showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes

Example

The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.

消防士は子どもを救うために英雄的な努力をした。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉体

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医師は傷口を調べて、それが肉体に達しているかどうか確認しました

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

才能がある; 天賦の

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能のある音楽家です。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

通行料 / 損害

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水は村に大きな損害を与えました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

選り好み

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

彼女は自分が着る服にとてもこだわりがあります。

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 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

現れる

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

デ・クエルヴァイン症候群の症状は、長時間の携帯電話使用後に現れることがあります。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

名誉ある

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

彼女は常に約束を守る名誉ある指導者として知られている。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

無能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

彼の意思決定の無能さは彼のキャリアに影響を与えた。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい

Meaning

rare, unusual, or remarkable

Example

It is uncommon to see snow in this region.

この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。

B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

トニック

Meaning

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

Example

A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.

暑い日には、レモネードが完璧なトニックでした。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

コブラ

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

コブラはフードを上げ、侵入者にシューっと音を立てました。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

仮想現実

Meaning

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

Example

Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.

仮想現実（VR）はゲームやトレーニングシミュレーションで広く使用されています。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網

Meaning

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

Example

The national power grid must be upgraded.

国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠実

Meaning

not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment

Example

He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.

彼は何年も妻に不忠実でした。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

変動; バリエーション; 条件や量の違い

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

1日の間に気温に顕著なバリエーションがありました。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。

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 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。