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英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文

employment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
雇用 (koyou)

the state of having a paid job or work

"The government is working to increase youth employment."

"政府は若者の雇用を増加させるために取り組んでいます。" (Seifu wa wakamono no koyō o zōka saseru tame ni torikundeimasu.)
enable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪˈneɪbəl/
有効にする (yūkō ni suru)

to make something possible; to give someone the ability to do something

"This software will enable users to create their own websites."

"このソフトウェアは、ユーザーが自分のウェブサイトを作成できるようにします。" (Kono sofutowea wa, yūzā ga jibun no u~ebusaito o sakusei dekiru yō ni shimasu.)
encouragement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
励まし (hagemashi)

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

"Her encouragement helped me finish the project."

"彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。" (Kanojo no hagemashi ga watashi wo purojekuto kanryou ni michibikimashita.)
Encouraging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
励みになる (hagemi ni naru)

giving someone support or confidence; optimistic

"Her words were very encouraging during the hard times."

"彼女の言葉は、困難な時期に非常に励みになりました。" (Kanojo no kotoba wa, konnan na jiki ni hijō ni hagemi ni narimashita.)
Endless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈendləs/
無限 (mugen)

having or seeming to have no end or limit

"They gazed at the endless desert stretching before them."

"彼らは前に広がる終わりのない砂漠を見つめていた。" (Karera wa mae ni hirogaru owari no nai sabaku o mitsumete ita.)
adjective B1
/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/
エネルギッシュ (enerugisshu)

Showing or involving great activity or vitality.

"The energetic child ran around the playground for hours."

"そのエネルギッシュな子供は数時間にわたって遊び場を走り回った。" (Sono enerugisshu na kodomo wa suūjikan ni watatte asobiba o hashirimatta.)
engage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
関わる (kakawaru)

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

"The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion."

"教師は学生たちを討論に参加させようとしました。" (Kyōshi wa gakusei-tachi o tōron ni sanka saseyō to shimashita.)
Engaged definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
婚約者, 忙しい (kon'yakusha, isogashii)

Busy, occupied, or pledged to be married.

"She is engaged to be married next summer."

"彼女は来年の夏に結婚する予定です。" (Kanojo wa rainen no natsu ni kekkon suru yotei desu.)
engagement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
婚約, 参加 (kon'yaku, sanka)

a formal agreement to get married; or active involvement in an activity

"Their engagement was announced last week."

"彼らの婚約は先週発表されました。" (Karera no kon'yaku wa senshū happyō sareました。)
engineering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
工学 (kougaku)

The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

"She studied civil engineering at university."

"彼女は大学で土木工学を学びました。" (Kanojo wa daigaku de doboku kougaku o manabimashita.)
enjoyment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
楽しみ (tanoshimi)

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

"She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book."

"彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。" (Kanojo wa okiniiri no hon o yonde iru toki, ookina tanoshimi o kanjita.)
Enormous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈnɔːrməs/
巨大な (kyodaina)

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

"They built an enormous stadium in the city."

"彼らは街に巨大なスタジアムを建設しました。" (Karera wa machi ni kyodaina sutajiamu o kensetsu shimashita.)
ensure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪnˈʃʊər/
確実にする (kakujitsu ni suru)

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

"Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave."

"出発前にドアが閉まっていることを確認してください。" (Shuppatsu mae ni doa ga shimatte iru koto o kakunin shite kudasai.)
entertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

"The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes."

Entertaining definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
面白い (omoshiroi)

providing amusement or enjoyment

"The comedian gave an entertaining performance."

"コメディアンは面白いパフォーマンスを披露しました。" (Komedian wa omoshiroi pafōmansu wo hirō shimashita.)
Enthusiasm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
熱意 (netsui)

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

"His enthusiasm for teaching inspired his students."

"彼の教育に対する熱意は、学生たちに影響を与えました。" (Kare no kyoiku ni taisuru netsui wa, gakuseitachi ni eikyo o ataemashita.)
enthusiastic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
熱心な (nesshin na)

showing intense and eager enjoyment or approval

"She is very enthusiastic about learning new languages."

"彼女は新しい言語を学ぶことに非常に熱心です。" (Kanojo wa atarashī gengo o manabu koto ni hijō ni nesshin desu.)
Entire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˈtaɪər/
完全な (kanzen na)

whole; with no part left out

"He spent the entire day reading books."

"彼は一日中本を読んで過ごしました。" (Kare wa ichinichijū hon o yonde sugoshimashita.)
Entirely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪnˈtaɪərli/
完全に (kanzen ni)

Completely or wholly.

"She is entirely responsible for the project."

"彼女はそのプロジェクトに完全に責任があります。" (Kanojo wa sono purojekuto ni kanzen ni sekinin ga arimasu.)
Entrance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛntrəns/
入り口 (iriguchi)

A place of entering; an entry point.

"They waited at the main entrance of the building."

"彼らは建物の正面入り口で待っていました。" (Karera wa tatemono no shōmen iriguchi de matte imashita.)
Entry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛntri/
エントランス (entoransu)

the act of going into a place, or permission to go in

"Entry to the museum is free on Fridays."

"金曜日は博物館のエントランスが無料です。" (Kin'yōbi wa hakubutsukan no entoransu ga muryō desu.)
envelope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛnvəloʊp/
封筒 (fūtō)

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

"She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it."

"彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。" (Kanojo wa tegami o fūtō ni irete, yūsō shimashita.)
environmental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/
環境的な (kankyōtekina)

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

"The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage."

"その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。" (Sono kaisha wa kankyō e no damēji o herasu tame ni atarashī hōshin o saiyō shimashita.)
episode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛpɪsoʊd/
エピソード (episōdo)

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

"The last episode of the drama was watched by millions."

"そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。" (Sono dorama no saigo no episōdo wa nanbyakumō no hitobito ni yotte miraremashita.)
equality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪˈkwɒləti/
平等 (byoudou)

the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities

"The organization works to promote gender equality in the workplace."

"その組織は職場での男女平等を推進するために働いています。" (Sono soshiki wa shokuba de no danjo byoudou o suishin suru tame ni hataraiteimasu.)
Escape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Escape (eskeipu)

verb B1
/ɪˈskeɪp/
逃げる (nigeru)

To break free from confinement or control; to get away.

"The prisoner tried to escape from jail."

"囚人は刑務所から逃げようとした。" (Shuujin wa keimusho kara nigeyou to shita.)
essential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
必要不可欠 (hitsuyō fukaketsu)

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

"Water is essential for life."

"水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。" (Mizu wa seimei ni totte hitsuyō fukaketsu desu.)
establish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
設立する (setsuritsu suru)

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

"The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka."

"その会社はダッカに新しいオフィスを設立する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa Dāka ni atarashī ofisu o setsuritsu suru yotei desu.)
established definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt
設立された (setsuritsusareta)

Set up on a firm or permanent basis; having existed for a long time and therefore recognized.

"BPSC was established in 1972."

"BPSCは1972年に設立されました。" (BPSC wa 1972-nen ni setsuritsu saremashita.)
estimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/
見積もる (mitsumoru)

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

"The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million."

"エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。" (Enjinia wa purojekuto no kosuto o 500-man doru to mitsumorimashita.)
estimated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
見積もりの (mitsumori no)

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

"The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars."

"そのプロジェクトの見積もりコストは500万ドルです。" (Sono purojekuto no mitsumori kosuto wa gohyakuman dorā desu.)
etcetera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɛtˈsɛtərə/
その他 (sonota)

used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included

"She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market."

"彼女は市場でリンゴ、オレンジ、バナナ、その他を買いました。" (Kanojo wa ichiba de ringo, orenji, banana, sonota wo kaimashita.)
Eventually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/
結局 (kekkyoku)

in the end, especially after a long delay or series of problems

"He eventually finished his degree after many challenges."

"彼は多くの挑戦の後、結局学位を取得しました。" (Kare wa ōku no chōsen no ato, kekkyoku gakui o shutsuryoku shimashita.)
Evidence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/
証拠 (shōko)

facts or information that show whether something is true or not

"The lawyer presented new evidence in court."

"弁護士は法廷で新しい証拠を提出しました。" (Bengoshi wa hotei de atarashī shōko o teishutsu shimashita.)
evil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈiːvəl/
邪悪 (jaaku)

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

"They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil."

"彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。" (Karera wa akuyaku ga jaaku no gugen de aru to shinjite ita.)
Exact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb B1
/ɪɡˈzækt/
正確 (seikaku)

precise and accurate (adj); to demand or obtain something (verb)

"The exact time of the meeting is 10:30 AM."

"会議の正確な時間は10:30 AMです。" (Kaigi no seikaku na jikan wa 10:30 AM desu.)
examination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
試験 (shiken)

a formal test of knowledge or ability

"She is preparing for her final examination."

"彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。" (Kanojo wa saishū shiken no junbi o shiteimasu.)
examinations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz
試験 (shiken)

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

"BPSC conducts rigorous examinations."

"BPSCは厳格な試験を実施します。" (BPSC wa gengaku na shiken o jisshi shimasu.)
examine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/
幸福 (kōfuku)

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

"The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusemasen deshita.)
Exception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
例外 (reiwai)

A case or instance that does not follow a general rule.

"Every rule has an exception."

"すべての規則には例外があります。" (Subete no kisoku ni wa reiwai ga arimasu.)
executive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
経営幹部 (keiei kanbu)

A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business; relating to the execution of plans or laws.

"She works as an executive in a multinational company."

"彼女は多国籍企業でエグゼクティブとして働いています。" (Kanojo wa takokuseki kigyō de eguzekutibu to shite hataraiteimasu.)
Exhibition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
展示会 (zenshikai)

a public display of works of art, products, or other items of interest

"The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors."

"アート展示会は何千人もの来場者を魅了しました。" (Aato zenshikai wa nan-sen nin mo no raijō-sha o miryō shimashita.)
exist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
存在する (sonzai suru)

to have actual being; to be real or present

"Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth."

"恐竜は地球上にはもう存在しません。" (Kyouryuu wa chikyuu jou ni wa mou sonzai shimasen.)
Existence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
存在 (sonzai)

The state of being alive or having real presence.

"The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain."

"他の惑星での生命の存在はまだ不確かです。" (Hoka no wakusei de no seimei no sonzai wa mada fukakusa desu.)
existing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
既存の (kizon no)

present or currently in use or operation

"The existing rules need to be updated."

"既存のルールは更新する必要があります。" (Kizon no rūru wa kōshin suru hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
expand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ɪkˈspænd/
拡大する (kakudai suru)

To increase in size, number, or importance.

"The company plans to expand its operations into new markets."

"その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa atarashii shijou ni jigyou o kakudai suru yotei desu.)
expanded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪkˈspændɪd
拡大された (kakudai sareta)

Made or become larger or more extensive.

"Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives."

"教育における拡大された機会は、人生を変えることができます。" (Kyoiku ni okeru kakudai sareta kikai wa, jinsei o kaeru koto ga dekimasu.)
expanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
ɪkˈspændɪŋ
拡張する (kakuchou suru)

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

"Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality."

"教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。" (Kyōiku no kikai o kakuchō suru koto wa, fuheibō o genshō saseru no ni yakudachimasu.)
expected definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
予想される (yosou sareru)

regarded as likely to happen; anticipated

"The expected results were better than we thought."

"予想される結果は私たちが考えていたよりも良かった。" (Yosou sareru kekka wa watashitachi ga kangaete ita yori mo yokatta.)
Expense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ɪkˈspɛns/
費用 (hiyou)

the cost of something; money spent

"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."

"海外旅行は大きな費用となる可能性があります。" (Kaigai ryokou wa ookina hiyou to naru kanousei ga arimasu.)