C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大

Meaning

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

Example

The library contained a voluminous collection of books.

図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。

B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

Example

The company made a gigantic investment in technology.

その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む

Meaning

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Example

He dabbled in painting during his college days.

彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。

A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑戦

Meaning

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

Example

Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.

挑戦を乗り越えることは、個人的な成長の鍵です。

C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた

Meaning

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

Example

After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.

大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。

A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

結ぶ

Meaning

to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition

Example

Please tie your shoelaces before running.

走る前に靴ひもを結んでください。

C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長

Meaning

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

Example

The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.

その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

陰気な

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

彼の陰気な表情は部屋の中の誰もが不快に感じさせた。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

穏やか

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

患者には軽い症状だけがありました。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

持続可能で協力的なアプローチ

Meaning

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

Example

A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.

環境問題を解決するためには、持続可能で協力的なアプローチが不可欠です。

A1 pronoun /wi/

we

私たち

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

Example

We are going to the park this afternoon.

私たちは今日の午後公園に行きます。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

読みやすい

Meaning

clear enough to read

Example

Her handwriting was barely legible.

彼女の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

ボールの球形は、地面でスムーズに転がるのを可能にしました。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。

A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

多くの

Meaning

a large number of

Example

Many students attended the lecture.

多くの学生が講義に参加しました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

内爆

Meaning

To collapse or burst inward violently.

Example

The old building imploded during the demolition.

古い建物は解体中に内向きに崩壊しました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

無意識に

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

彼女は無意識に音楽のリズムに合わせて足をトントンしていた。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

破片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

目に破片が入ると、刺激を引き起こします。

C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な

Meaning

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Example

The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.

教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。

A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

旅

Meaning

an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development

Example

Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.

彼らの国を横断する旅は三週間かかりました。

C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷徹

Meaning

showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel

Example

The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.

家主は冷徹で、貧しい家族を助けることを拒否しました。

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声で泣く

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

赤ちゃんは一晩中泣き続け、みんなを起こしてしまった。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。

C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定

Meaning

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

Example

She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.

彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致

Meaning

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

Example

The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.

葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

サイバネティクス

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良

Meaning

Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.

Example

The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.

植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

引数

Meaning

a number that is to be subtracted from another number

Example

In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.

方程式 10 - 4 では、4 は引数です。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。

C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

明らかにする

Meaning

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

Example

She refused to divulge the source of her information.

彼女は情報の源を明らかにすることを拒否しました。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円

Meaning

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

Example

The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。

B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

明らかにする

Meaning

to reveal something that was hidden or secret

Example

The investigation uncovered new evidence.

調査で新しい証拠が明らかになった。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水中

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

熱帯地域

Meaning

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

Example

Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.

バングラデシュは熱帯地域に位置しています。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水

Meaning

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

Example

The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.

町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish

Example

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する

Meaning

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

Example

Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.

教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

映画の予告編は先週公開されました。

C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い

Meaning

cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Example

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

遍在性

Meaning

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

Example

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.

スマートフォンの遍在性は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸せ

Meaning

hanging down loosely; drooping

Example

The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.

賞を受け取った時、彼女は幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

幸福

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

目の潤滑は全体的な幸福にとって非常に重要です。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟練と巧妙さ

Meaning

Skill and dexterity in a task.

Example

His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.

交渉における彼の熟練さは、契約を成功裡に締結するのに役立った。

A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

破壊する

Meaning

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

Example

The fire destroyed the entire building.

火事が建物全体を破壊しました。

C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。

C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

選別する；もみ殻から穀物を分ける

Meaning

to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air

Example

The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.

委員会は応募者のリストを10人のファイナリストに絞り込む予定です。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。

C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

雑食性

Meaning

eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food

Example

Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.

クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の

Meaning

belonging to the same time period; modern

Example

She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.

彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。

C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議

Meaning

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Example

Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.

持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

A2 adjective /duː/

Due

期日; 予想される; 計画された

Meaning

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

Example

The assignment is due tomorrow.

課題は明日締め切りです。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園

Meaning

A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.

Example

The old vinery was filled with grapevines.

古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

苦しむ

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

彼女は一日中ひどい頭痛に苦しんでいました。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完璧な

Meaning

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Example

His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.

彼の完璧なファッションセンスは、すべての同僚に賞賛されました。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。

C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。

B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

高架橋

Meaning

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Example

The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.

新しい高架橋は市内の交通渋滞を減らしました。

C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

オカルト

Meaning

Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.

Example

She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.

彼女は常にオカルトとその隠された知識に魅了されていた。

A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

拾う; 迎えに行く; 身につける

Meaning

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

Example

She picked up the book from the floor.

彼女は床から本を拾った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

稀な

Meaning

Happening rarely or not often.

Example

He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.

彼は海外に移住した後、故郷にあまり頻繁に訪れることはありませんでした。

C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

統合する / 混同する

Meaning

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

Example

The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.

その記事は事実と意見を混同しがちです。

A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

従業員

Meaning

A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.

Example

The company values each employee's contribution to its success.

会社は各従業員の成功への貢献を重視しています。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。

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 /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

予防的

Meaning

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

Example

The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.

医師は感染を防ぐために予防的な治療を処方しました。

催吐薬

Meaning

a substance that causes vomiting

Example

The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.

医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。