C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

被害者にする

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

腐敗した役人たちは貧しい村人を犠牲にした。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。

C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

著名

Meaning

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Example

He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.

彼は画期的な研究で知られる著名な科学者です。

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。

C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞窟

Meaning

a large cave or chamber in a cave

Example

The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.

探検家たちは山の下にある暗い洞窟に入った。

C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる

Meaning

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

Example

The cold wind nipped at my face.

冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。

C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難

Meaning

a long, angry, or critical speech

Example

The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.

マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。

C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

キロワット

Meaning

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

Example

The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.

発電機は10キロワットの電力を生産します。

C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

コンパクトに

Meaning

In a closely packed or dense manner.

Example

Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.

陽子と中性子はコンパクトに配置されています。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

モノリシック

Meaning

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

Example

The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.

その会社は変化に強いモノリシックな構造を維持しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。

C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

示す

Meaning

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Example

A red flag denotes danger.

赤い旗は危険を示しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。

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。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

好かれるようにする

Meaning

To cause someone to be loved or liked.

Example

Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.

彼女の優しさと寛大さは、彼女を地域社会に好かれるようにした。

C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

フランネル

Meaning

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

Example

He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.

彼は冬に暖かいフランネルシャツを着ていました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

資源効率的

Meaning

Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

Example

Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.

資源効率的な農業は、水とエネルギーを節約します。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

円形劇場

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

コンサートは古代の円形劇場で行われました。

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

メディアによって論争は誇張されました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併

Meaning

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

Example

The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.

2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

活力, エネルギー

Meaning

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Example

The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.

チームの活力は、競技で成功を収める手助けとなった。

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

かろうじて; 辛うじて

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

彼女は事故をかろうじて避けた。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

ショービニズム

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

彼のショウビニスティックな態度は多くの女性の同僚を疎外した。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

ミクロクライメート

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

マイクロクライメートは植物の成長に重要な影響を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不適切な

Meaning

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

Example

His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.

彼の不適切な発言はディナーテーブルで皆を困らせました。

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する

Meaning

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Example

The mountains were covered in glacial ice.

山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

熱意

Meaning

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

Example

She sang the song with great gusto.

彼女はその歌を熱意を持って歌った。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

彼の不公平な発言が観客を怒らせた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

思いやりがない

Meaning

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

Example

It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

夜遅くに大きな音で音楽を流すことは、思いやりがない行動でした。

C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

熱狂

Meaning

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Example

Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.

宗教的な熱狂は不寛容と対立を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性

Meaning

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

Example

Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.

汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。

C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する

Meaning

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example

She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる

Meaning

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Example

The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.

長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。

C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

焦がす

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

火事が建物の壁を焦がした。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

エッセンス

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

彼女は優雅さのエッセンスです。

C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

演奏

Meaning

a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text

Example

The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.

歌手はクラシックな歌の感動的な演奏を行いました。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故

Meaning

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

Example

The accident resulted in one fatality.

その事故で1人が死亡した。

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

光沢のあるまたは磨かれた表面; リップグロス

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

彼女は唇に透明なグロスを塗って、健康的で輝く外観を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

リーダーは責任の重みを担った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

食べられない

Meaning

not suitable or safe for eating; not edible

Example

The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.

そのキノコは毒性があり、完全に食べられないものでした。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。

C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ

Meaning

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

Example

Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.

彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

再調整する, 調整し直す

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

会社は市場に適応するために戦略を再調整する必要があった。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞食人

Meaning

A very poor person.

Example

The pauper begged for food on the street corner.

その乞食人は街角で食べ物を求めていた。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信と冷静

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

良いスピーカーはプレッシャーの中で冷静さを保ちます。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。

C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性

Meaning

The state of being a mother; motherhood

Example

The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.

その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

収穫最適化

Meaning

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

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

収穫最適化技術は作物生産を大幅に改善できます。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な

Meaning

clever; cunning; sly

Example

The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.

ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。

C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の

Meaning

Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation

Example

The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.

発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

非常に注意深く、詳細に正確に

Meaning

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail

Example

A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.

慎重な研究者は、公開する前にすべての詳細を確認します。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陸

Meaning

Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.

Example

Inland transport boosts local trade.

内陸輸送は地元の貿易を促進します。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

隣接

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。

C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

ためらい

Meaning

The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.

Example

Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.

彼女のためらいは決定を遅らせました。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隠された動機

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

彼は隠された動機で彼女を招待した。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

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

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

現代の教育学は学生中心の学習に焦点を当てています。

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

反証

Meaning

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.

Example

Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.

彼女のエッセイは反対の理論に対する強い反証でした。

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。

C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

Example

The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

ナツメグ

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

レシピにはカスタードに風味を加えるために、小さじ1杯のナツメグが必要でした。

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

影響

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

経済危機は世界貿易に深刻な影響を与えました。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化する

Meaning

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

Example

He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.

彼はシステムを責めて自分のミスを合理化しようとした。

C1 verb /priːn/

preen

身だしなみを整える

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

彼女はパーティーに出かける前に鏡の前で身だしなみを整えていた。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者

Meaning

a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.

立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。

C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

記憶術、記憶を助ける技術

Meaning

Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.

Example

A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.

ニーモニック装置は学生が複雑な概念を覚えるのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。

C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する

Meaning

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

Example

The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.

ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。

C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障

Meaning

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

Example

The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.

エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

エクレクティック

Meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.

彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

潤滑する

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

整備士は車のエンジンパーツに潤滑油を塗布しました。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献する

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

教会は司教によって奉献されました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

突出部

Meaning

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

Example

The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.

屋根のオーバーハングは夏に日陰を提供します。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる

Meaning

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

Example

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.

スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。