B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

教師は試験中に学生を監督します。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

子供たちは両親に従うべきです。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

市民は新しい大統領を選びました。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

予測可能な

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

その会社は予測可能な未来において変化を起こす可能性は低い。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

インサイダー

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

彼は会社のすべての秘密を知っているインサイダーでした。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

彼女は額の汗を拭った。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

ジャーナリング

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

ジャーナリングは思考を整理し、ストレスを減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休憩

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

子供たちは休憩中に外で遊びました。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

受取人

Meaning

a person who receives something

Example

She was the recipient of the prestigious award.

彼女はその名誉ある賞の受取人でした。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才

Meaning

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.

Example

He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.

彼は多才な音楽家で、複数の楽器を演奏できます。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

納税者

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

納税者のお金は公共サービスのために使われます。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

感染性のある; 伝染する

Meaning

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

Example

Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.

彼女の感染力のある笑い声は皆を笑顔にした。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

電車は駅で突然止まりました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物は外部刺激に反応します。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

リマインダー

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

彼は母親の誕生日に電話するためにリマインダーを設定しました。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

重要な示唆

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

砂浜は海岸に沿って何マイルも続いていました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。

B2 noun θrets

threats

脅威

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

食料安全保障への脅威が世界的に高まっています。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

インテリア

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

ホテルのインテリアは美しく装飾されていました。

B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ

Meaning

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

Example

White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.

シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

過小評価する

Meaning

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

Example

Never underestimate the power of teamwork.

決してチームワークの力を過小評価しないでください。

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

基本的に

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

この二つの理論は基本的に異なります。

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 /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター

Meaning

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

Example

The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.

ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

無自覚; 知らない; 気づかない

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

彼女はその危険に完全に気づいていなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

才能がある; 天賦の

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能のある音楽家です。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全な; 絶対的な; 全体の

Meaning

complete; absolute; total

Example

The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.

その映画は興行収入で完全に失敗しました。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

設立

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

レストランは町の新しい設立です。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

顔を赤くする / 水で洗浄する

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスに気づいたとき、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

Example

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。

B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

彼女の人間行動に対する洞察力は、彼女を成功した心理学者にした。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。

B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

ランダム

Meaning

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

Example

She selected a random book from the library shelf.

彼女は図書館の棚からランダムに本を選びました。

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。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。