C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

販売可能な

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

販売可能な商品だけが展示会に出展されました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服する

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

計画を立てて先延ばしを克服できます。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱

Meaning

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

Example

He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。

C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

基本

Meaning

A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.

Example

He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.

彼はバンドに参加する前に音楽の基礎を学びました。

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

森は蝶々にとって避難所と食料を提供します。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な

Meaning

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

Example

Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.

彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者

Meaning

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Example

The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.

銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

詐欺

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

政治家の詐欺はメディアによって暴露された。

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

大きな塔や建物の上にある小さな塔

Meaning

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

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城はタレットに駐留している兵士によって守られていた。

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

おば

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

私の叔母はいつも私の誕生日にプレゼントをくれます。

C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning

relating to the lungs

Example

The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.

B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような

Meaning

requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with

Example

This math problem is quite tricky to solve.

この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

primeval

原始的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探検者たちは、人間によって手つかずの原始的な森に踏み込んだ。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい

Meaning

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach

Example

The old bread became hard and indigestible.

古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

大丈夫

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

今日は早く帰るのは大丈夫です。

C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量

Meaning

a very small quantity of something; a trace

Example

She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.

彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

弱い / 薄い

Meaning

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

Example

The evidence against him is quite tenuous.

彼に対する証拠はかなり弱いです。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能

Meaning

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

Example

The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。

C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of smell.

Example

The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.

C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

ハンガー

Meaning

a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes

Example

She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.

彼女はドレスがしわにならないように木のハンガーに掛けました。

B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

楽観主義者

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

楽観主義者として、彼女は常に物事が改善されると信じていました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不親切

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

彼の不親切は彼女の気持ちを深く傷つけた。

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。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

Example

The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.

そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜

Meaning

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

Water spinach grows well in wet soil.

水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等圧線

Meaning

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.

Example

The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.

気象学者は、等圧線が風速と風向きを示す方法を説明しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された

Meaning

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

Example

Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.

彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

敵意

Meaning

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility

Example

The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.

二つの家族間の敵意は世代を超えて続きました。

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。

C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発

Meaning

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other

Example

She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。

A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

マーク; 記号; 点数

Meaning

A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score

Example

She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.

彼女は数学の試験で最高点を取った。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く

Meaning

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Example

Air circulated freely in the open hall.

空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。

A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

汚い; よごれた; 不快な; 道徳的に堕落した

Meaning

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

Example

The kitchen was dirty after cooking.

料理後、台所は汚かった。

C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推薦状

Meaning

a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications

Example

The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.

教授は彼女の元生徒のために素晴らしい推薦状を書きました。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

他に何か

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

他に何か必要ですか?

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会計士

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会計士は会社の財務報告書を準備しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。

C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在

Meaning

the state of existing before something else

Example

Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.

哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。

C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた

Meaning

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

Example

The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.

鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。

C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

拡散可能な

Meaning

able to spread or be spread through a medium

Example

Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.

酸素は細胞膜を通じて拡散することができます。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。

C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。

C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分類学

Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

現代の分類学は、科学者たちが生物多様性を整理し、研究するのを助けます。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金額

Meaning

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

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

お金の合計額は十分ではありません。

C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理論化する

Meaning

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

Example

Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.

科学者たちはしばしば宇宙の起源について理論化します。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前例のない知識

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

アルテミスは太陽系に関する前例のない知識を提供する。

A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

都市

Meaning

a large town or an urban area with its own government

Example

Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.

東京は日本で最も大きな都市です。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。

C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義

Meaning

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

Example

The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.

教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。

C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

記憶の保存と検索のための脳内の物理的なサイン

Meaning

Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval

Example

Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.

科学者たちはエングラムを研究して、記憶がどのように保存されるかを理解しようとしています。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

掘り出す

Meaning

to dig up something buried, especially a body

Example

The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.

考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治的集会

Meaning

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

Example

The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.

党は大統領候補者を指名するために集会を開いた。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

肥料を施す

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

農家は作物の収穫量を増やすために畑に肥料を施す。

C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

Example

The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.

容疑者は今朝、裁判官の前で起訴されました。

B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

タージ・マハル

Meaning

A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.

Example

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.

タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。

B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

その間

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period

Example

She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.

彼女は夕食を作っていた、その間、彼はテーブルを整えていた。

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

裏切り罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

マス

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

レインボートラウトはスポーツフィッシングの中で人気があります。

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

予後

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

医者は患者の回復に対してポジティブな予後を示した。

C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

先細りになる

Meaning

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

Example

The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.

道路は山に到達するにつれて細くなります。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

難しい会話を回避すると、後でより大きな問題を生むことがある。

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

把握するための適応

Meaning

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

Example

The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.

サルはそのプリヘンシル尾を使って枝からぶら下がっていた。

C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる

Meaning

to gradually spread through or over something

Example

A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.

彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民（裕福な中産階級）

Meaning

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

Example

The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.

その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美徳；道徳；有益な品質

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

誠実は多くの文化で最も高い美徳と見なされています。