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B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多様な; 異なるタイプを含む
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
その博物館には古代のアーティファクトの多様なコレクションがあります。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

告発
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
その告発は国際機関によって調査されました。
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 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。
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 /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

縁
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
会社は破産の縁に立っていた。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

気づかれなかった; 無視された
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
彼の努力はマネージャーに気づかれませんでした。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

スムーズに; 問題なく
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
車は新しい高速道路でスムーズに走る。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遭遇する / 出会う
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
ハイキング中に、私たちは野生のクマに遭遇しました。
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

再開する
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
ランチの後に会議を再開します。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

優先
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
彼女はポップ音楽よりもクラシック音楽を好む。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。
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 /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
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 /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

めん棒
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
めん棒で生地を広げてください。
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

インデックス
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
インデックスは重要なデータを整理します。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
彼女は天気について発言した。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。
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。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

モジュール
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
機械学習のモジュールは難しかったが、情報が豊富だった。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生動物保護
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
野生動物保護の目的は絶滅危惧種を保護することです。
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

くっつく
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
中性子は陽子にくっつく。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源する
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
その伝統は古代の時代に起源を持っています。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
会議の後、軽食を提供しました。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

怠惰な; 非活動的な; 使われていない
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工場の労働者はストライキ中に暇だった。
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 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持する
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
セレブリティは新しいスキンケア製品を支持しました。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

未熟; 完全に発達していない; 子供っぽい
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
会議中の彼の未熟な行動は、皆を失望させました。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
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 /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比較の
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
研究は異なる教育方法間の比較結果を示しました。
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 /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

婚約者
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期的に
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
スタッフは定期的に安全のために機器を点検します。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

探求; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
騎士は伝説の宝物を見つけるための探求を始めました。
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

エクイティ
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
会社の株式を所有することは、重要なリターンをもたらす可能性があります。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。