A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

誰の

Meaning

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

Example

The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.

電話が盗まれた女の子は私のいとこです。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用

Meaning

The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.

Example

The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.

土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

詩

Meaning

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

Example

She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.

彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

簡単に気分が悪くなったり、吐き気を催したり、嫌悪感を抱いたりする

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

彼女は血を見て気分が悪くなった。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感なシステムは精密な操作が必要です。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。

C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

流れる

Meaning

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

Example

Tears began to gush from her eyes.

涙が彼女の目からガシュと流れ出した。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

石鹸のような

Meaning

Soapy or having the qualities of soap.

Example

The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.

その植物には、摩擦で泡を作る石鹸のような葉があります。

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

明らかに;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

明らかに、会議は来週に延期されたようです。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

資格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

彼女はこのエンジニアの仕事に必要な資格を持っています。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

頑固

Meaning

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

Example

He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.

彼は進歩の頑固な反対者であり続けた。

C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

荷物車

Meaning

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

Example

The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.

荷物車はすべての乗客のスーツケースを運びました。

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天気

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日、激しい雨が降ると予測しています。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

ティーンエイジャー

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old

Example

She spent her teenage years in a small town.

彼女は小さな町でティーンエイジャー時代を過ごした。

A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法

Meaning

the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.

マジシャンは彼のマジックで観客を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Example

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治す

Meaning

to make someone healthy again after an illness

Example

The new medicine cured her of the infection.

新しい薬は彼女の感染症を治しました。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

サイエンスは未知の世界を探求し続けています。

B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

失礼に

Meaning

in an impolite or discourteous manner

Example

He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.

彼はプレゼン中に話者を失礼に遮った。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便な; 面倒な; 困難な

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

壊れたエレベーターは、最上階に到達するのを不便にしました。

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

この本を図書館に持って行ってください。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

相互接続性

Meaning

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

Example

The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.

インターコネクティビティの発展は、世界中のコミュニケーションを変革しました。

C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

輝きがない

Meaning

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

Example

The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.

輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

適用可能

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

このルールは目のケアにも適用されます。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な

Meaning

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Example

It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.

こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

一人

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

彼女はアパートで一人で暮らすのを好む。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

地下室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

観光客は大聖堂の下にある古代の地下室を探索しました。

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

金属、石、または木材の表面に年齢または使用によって形成される薄い膜または光沢; また、表面的な外観

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

海風に数年さらされた後、青銅の像には緑色のパティナが形成されました。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。

A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加熱する

Meaning

to make or become hot or warm

Example

Please heat the soup before serving.

スープを提供する前に加熱してください。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

達成する

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を達成するために一生懸命働いた。

C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

曖昧に話す

Meaning

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

Example

The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.

その政治家はスキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、曖昧に話した。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

満足

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

彼女は田舎でのシンプルな生活に満足していました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない

Meaning

Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful

Example

She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.

彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

吊るす枝が地面に触れました。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

怪我

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

彼はサッカーの試合中に重傷を負った。

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚人

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

刑務所には千人以上の囚人がいます。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。

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。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治的集会

Meaning

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

Example

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

党は大統領候補者を指名するために集会を開いた。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に

Meaning

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

Example

The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.

午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

塩の水における溶解度は高い。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

信頼する; 誰かまたは何かに信頼を示す

Meaning

having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting

Example

She was too trustful and believed everything he said.

彼女はあまりにも信頼しすぎて、彼が言うことをすべて信じていました。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。

C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

慣れる

Meaning

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.

兵士たちはすぐに過酷な状況に慣れました。

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 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

転用可能な

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

予算からの資金は合法的に転用できません。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論

Meaning

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

Example

Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.

アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。

C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改宗者

Meaning

A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.

Example

She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.

彼女は新しい信仰に改宗した後、改宗者になった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す

Meaning

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

Example

The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.

部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。

A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

効果; 結果; 影響

Meaning

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Example

The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.

新しい薬は患者の回復に良い効果をもたらしました。

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

トレーニングする

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

アスリートはオリンピックのために一生懸命トレーニングをしています。

C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的

Meaning

Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.

Example

The court’s decision has precedential value.

裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。

C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

Example

For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

コミットメント

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

大統領は環境保護へのコミットメントを再確認した。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者

Meaning

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

Example

The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.

詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接に; 完全に; ためらわずに

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

彼女はその提案を直接拒否した。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

船から投げ捨てられ、岸に打ち寄せられた不要な物や品物

Meaning

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.

Example

The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチにはジェットサムが散乱していました。

C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性

Meaning

The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.

Example

The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.

精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

取るに足らない

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.

寄付は取るに足らなかったが、予想よりも小さかった。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

発表後、状況はカオティックになった。

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

子守唄

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

彼女は毎晩赤ちゃんに子守唄を歌っていた。

C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫

Meaning

The treasury of a state or country.

Example

The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.

政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる

Meaning

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

Example

His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.

彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。

C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

Meaning

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

Example

Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

統計学者

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

統計学者は調査結果を明確に示しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

治療する

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

医者は回復中に私を非常に慎重に治療しました。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

Example

The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.

リーダーは危機を見事な冷静さで対処しました。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。