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C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗長
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
彼の冗長な説明は、問題を明確にするどころか、聴衆を混乱させました。
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

落ちる
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
秋に葉が木から落ちる。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

巻き込む
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
その政治家は大規模な汚職スキャンダルに巻き込まれました。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

獲得, 取得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
会社の獲得戦略は成長を促進しました。
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

空想的、不可能な
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
彼の空想的なアイデアはしばしば現実主義者を困惑させました。
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

暴風; ビューフォートスケールで7から10の強風
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
漁船は接近する暴風雨のため、早めに港に戻った。
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

トロフィー
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
彼女はコンペティションで勝ったトロフィーを誇らしげに展示しました。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正な金
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐敗した公務員は不正な金でしか動機づけられなかった。
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
辞書は難しい言葉の正しい使い方を説明しています。
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

有名
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
この地域はそのユニークな遺産で有名です。
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

訓練
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
彼女は昨年、看護師としての訓練を完了しました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

中へ
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
彼女は静かに部屋に入った。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

自分の外見や服に過剰にこだわる; 服装にうぬぼれがある
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
彼のフォピッシュな態度と高価な服は彼を目立たせました。
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 /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

ローバー
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
ローバーは火星に着陸し、探査を開始しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

老衰
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
彼の忘れっぽさは老衰によるものとされました。
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑い
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
観客はコメディアンのジョークに大笑いしました。
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

輸入する
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
その国は海外から石油を輸入しています。
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

過度に称賛された
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
過度に称賛された技術は期待された結果を提供できませんでした。
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反論する
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

トレイ
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
彼女は木製のトレイでカップを運びました。
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

酸素供給または治療
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
深呼吸の練習は身体の酸素供給を改善します。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。
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 /pæd/

pad

パッド
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁石
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
磁石は紙を冷蔵庫のドアに引き寄せました。
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

ワニ
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
ワニは川辺で日光浴をしていました。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

話し合う
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
プロジェクトを最終決定する前に、それを話し合う必要があります。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

喜ばせる
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
彼女の回復のニュースは皆を喜ばせました。
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。
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 /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

過激派
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府は過激派の活動を防ぐための措置を講じています。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

歪む
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
怪我をした後、彼女は痛みに顔を歪めた。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲しみ、哀しみ、痛み
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の悲しみは明らかでした。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

高度
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者たちは数時間の登攀後、高い高度に達しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
ホールには百人の学生がいます。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

拡張可能
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
そのソフトウェアは新しい機能で拡張可能なように設計されています。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒い
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
12月の寒い朝でした。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

ユーフォニー
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演説者のスピーチはユーフォニーとリズムで満ちていた。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

歓迎; 受け入れ; イベント;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
結婚式のレセプションは美しいホテルで行われました。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

激怒させる
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
彼の不注意な発言がチーム全体を怒らせた。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

観察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
科学者は実験を慎重に観察しました。
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために新しい服を買いました。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

スパイ活動
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生する
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
トカゲは失われた尾を再生できます。
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

実験的に
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
ボーズは実験的に結果を示しました。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

勇敢に
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
彼女は困難にもかかわらず、勇敢に挑戦を受け入れた。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
猫はテーブルの下にいます。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票する
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
市民は代表者を選ぶために投票します。
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 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; スピード
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
車は時速100マイルのスピードに達した。
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年次
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
会社は毎年、すべての株主のために年次総会を開催します。
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。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
陽子は正の電荷を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空軍
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
空軍は山脈の上で訓練演習を行った。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障害物
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
悪天候が私たちの旅行の最大の障害物でした。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

大規模な人々のグループ、特に兵士; 大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
ローマ軍は軍団に分かれていました。
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。