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C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

奇抜さ
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

エッセイ
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
彼女は気候変動についてのエッセイを書きました。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
兵士たちは任務中に険しい地形を越えなければならなかった。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

しつこい
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
しつこい販売員は、繰り返し拒否されても電話をかけ続けました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

貝殻
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
漁師は一日の終わりを知らせるために貝殻を吹いた。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

女たらし
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
その政治家は有名な女たらしとして暴露されました。
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

不況に関する
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
政府は景気後退の影響に対処するために政策を導入しています。
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

日常
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
これらの靴は日常使いに最適です。
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

薄暗く
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
部屋は一本のろうそくで薄暗く照らされていた。
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

ダイエット
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
彼は厳格なベジタリアンダイエットを実践しています。
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

なんて言ったの?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
は?なんて言ったの?
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

愚かに見せる、または効果や熱意を妨げる
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
繰り返しの仕事が労働者の創造性を鈍らせているようだった。
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

フォロワー
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
その歌手は世界中に多くのフォロワーを持っています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

無敵
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
そのチームは10試合連続で勝利した後、無敵に見えた。
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

象徴的な特徴
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
誠実さは良いリーダーの象徴的な特徴です。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

上から目線で親切にする
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤勉
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
彼の勤勉さは、仕事で昇進をもたらしました。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

ビジネス; 事業; 商業
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
彼は大学を卒業後、自分のビジネスを始めました。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

変わらない
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
彼女の家族への愛は何年にもわたって変わらなかった。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

ぐらつく
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
彼らは川を越える不安定な木製の橋を渡りました。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不正行為
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
教師は彼の不正行為で生徒を罰しました。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

呪文
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
魔法使いは霊を呼び出すために呪文を唱えました。
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

許可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
制限区域に入るには許可が必要です。
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。
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

創造する
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
管理されていない成長は複雑な課題を創造する可能性があります。
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
港は海上貿易を改善します。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

領域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。
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 /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
彼女の机には四冊の本があります。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

格闘する
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
多くの地域が経済回復に苦しんでいます。
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

小さな淡水カメ
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
テラピンはゆっくりと池に這い込んだ。
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
彼は湖に石を投げました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

値しない; 価値がない
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

経済的
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
その問題には重要な経済的影響がありました。
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

意地悪; ケチ
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
貧しい子供たちに対する彼の意地悪は、近所の誰もが驚きました。
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

十五
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
クラスには十五人の生徒がいます。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

ソーシャルメディア
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば遅延を引き起こします。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

より長生きする
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
彼女はすべての兄弟姉妹より長生きしました。
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
太陽は西に沈みます。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

音色
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
彼女の声には温かみのある音色があり、聴衆を落ち着かせた。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

魅力的だが手の届かない
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鮮なパンの魅力的な香りがベーカリーを満たした。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地理学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
彼は地域の風景を理解するためにフィジオグラフィーを専門にしていました。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
この問題について意見が異なります。
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
歯医者が検査できるように、口を広く開けてください。
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

年次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
その会社は毎年年次総会を開きます。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C1 adjective deft

deft

器用
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

評議会
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
市議会は公共交通の改善のために投票しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

ドラマチック; 突然で驚くべき; 興奮させると印象的
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
ドラマティックな夕焼けが空を明るい色で染めた。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

ルビー
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
そのルビーの指輪は彼女にとって最も大切な宝物でした。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

状況; 事態
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
私たちは、意思決定を行う前に現在の状況を評価する必要があります。