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ACT 英語と世界知識 - 土地と水

ここでは、ACTsで良い成績を収めるのに役立つ「playa」、「erode」、「tributary」など、土地と水に関連するいくつかの英語の単語を学びます。

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
meadow
[名詞]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

牧草地, 草原

牧草地, 草原

rainforest
[名詞]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

熱帯雨林, ジャングル

熱帯雨林, ジャングル

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .**熱帯雨林**は多くの先住民族のコミュニティの住処です。
playa
[名詞]

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

プラヤ, 平底の砂漠盆地

プラヤ, 平底の砂漠盆地

ridge
[名詞]

an elevated area of land that forms a crest along a hill or mountain range

尾根, 山脈

尾根, 山脈

Ex: The trail followed the ridge, winding through dense forests and rocky outcrops .その小道は**尾根**に沿って進み、密林と岩の露頭を通って曲がりくねっていた。
pasture
[名詞]

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

牧草地, 牧場

牧草地, 牧場

foothill
[名詞]

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

山麓, 山のふもとの小丘

山麓, 山のふもとの小丘

Ex: They built their home in the foothills to enjoy the scenic views and fresh air .彼らは景色と新鮮な空気を楽しむために**山のふもと**に家を建てました。
terrain
[名詞]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

地形, 風景

地形, 風景

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the varying terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .農家は、農業生産性を最適化するために、斜面に段々畑を、低地に灌漑システムを採用し、土地の多様な**地形**に合わせて栽培技術を適応させました。
landmark
[名詞]

a structure or a place that is historically important

ランドマーク, 歴史的建造物

ランドマーク, 歴史的建造物

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .ワシントンD.C.では、リンカーン記念館はリンカーン大統領への賛辞として、またアメリカの歴史の強力な**ランドマーク**としての役割を果たしています。
crest
[名詞]

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

頂上, 峰

頂上, 峰

Ex: During the cycling race , the most difficult part for the riders was the steep ascent to the crest of the ridge .自転車レース中、ライダーにとって最も難しい部分は尾根の**頂上**への急勾配の登りでした。
boulder
[名詞]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

巨石, 大きな岩

巨石, 大きな岩

Ex: The archaeologists discovered ancient petroglyphs carved into the surface of the boulder, offering insights into the beliefs of past civilizations .考古学者たちは、過去の文明の信念についての洞察を提供する、**巨石**の表面に刻まれた古代のペトログリフを発見しました。
landslide
[名詞]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

地滑り, 土砂崩れ

地滑り, 土砂崩れ

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm .政府は嵐の際の**地すべり**の危険性について住民に警告を発しました。
mound
[名詞]

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

小山, 土塚

小山, 土塚

Ex: The children rolled down the grassy mound in the park .子供たちは公園の草むらの中の**塚**を転がり落ちた。
overland
[形容詞]

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

陸路の, 陸上での

陸路の, 陸上での

Ex: The company specializes in organizing overland expeditions for adventurous travelers.この会社は、冒険心のある旅行者のための**陸路**探検の組織化を専門としています。
to erode
[動詞]

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

浸食する, 削れる

浸食する, 削れる

Ex: In the absence of vegetation , hillsides erode more quickly during storms .植生がない場合、嵐の間に斜面がより速く**侵食**されます。
mudflat
[名詞]

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

干潟, 潮汐平野

干潟, 潮汐平野

berm
[名詞]

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

バーム, 路肩

バーム, 路肩

Ex: The joggers ran on the berm to avoid the busy road .ジョガーたちは混雑した道路を避けるために**バーム**の上を走った。
bluff
[名詞]

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

崖, 絶壁

崖, 絶壁

Ex: The town was nestled at the base of a rugged bluff along the river .その町は川沿いの険しい**崖**のふもとに位置していた。
gorge
[名詞]

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

峡谷, 渓谷

峡谷, 渓谷

tundra
[名詞]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

ツンドラ, ツンドラ地帯

ツンドラ, ツンドラ地帯

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.気候変動は世界中の**ツンドラ**地域に脅威をもたらし、野生生物の生息地に影響を与え、永久凍土の融解に寄与しています。
tract
[名詞]

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

地域, 区画

地域, 区画

Ex: The conservation organization acquired a large tract of wetlands to protect migratory bird habitats .保護団体は、渡り鳥の生息地を保護するために、湿地の大きな**区域**を取得しました。
rapid
[名詞]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

急流

急流

Ex: The guide steered the raft through the rapids safely .ガイドは筏を**急流**を通って安全に操った。
creek
[名詞]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

小川, クリーク

小川, クリーク

Ex: Wildflowers lined the edges of the creek, adding a burst of color to the landscape .野花が小川の端に並び、風景に色の爆発を加えました。
tributary
[名詞]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

支流, 分流

支流, 分流

Ex: Navigating through the heart of Europe , the Danube River gains strength as it absorbs tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers .ヨーロッパの中心を流れるドナウ川は、イン川やドラヴァ川のような**支流**を吸収することで力を得ます。
puddle
[名詞]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

水たまり, 水溜り

水たまり, 水溜り

Ex: The puddle reflected the lights of the city at night , creating a shimmering effect on the pavement .**水たまり**は夜の街の光を反射し、歩道にきらめく効果を作り出しました。
eddy
[名詞]

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

渦, 渦巻き

渦, 渦巻き

Ex: The swimmer steered clear of the eddy to avoid getting pulled in .泳ぎ手は**渦**に巻き込まれないようにそれを避けた。
current
[名詞]

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

流れ, 潮流

流れ, 潮流

Ex: The warm ocean current influences the coastal climate, making winters milder.暖かい海**流**は沿岸の気候に影響を与え、冬をより穏やかにします。
brook
[名詞]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

小川, 渓流

小川, 渓流

Ex: The brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .**小川**の澄んだ水が日光できらめいていた。
ripple
[名詞]

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

さざ波, 小さな波

さざ波, 小さな波

Ex: She watched the ripples spread out from where the fish had jumped .彼女は魚が跳んだところから広がる**さざ波**を見た。
trickle
[名詞]

a small, slow flow of liquid

細流, 滴り

細流, 滴り

Ex: A trickle of blood emerged from the small cut on her finger .彼女の指の小さな切り傷から血の**細流**が現れた。
inlet
[名詞]

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

入り江, 水路

入り江, 水路

Ex: The tidal flow through the inlet created a unique ecosystem .**入り江**を通る潮の流れがユニークな生態系を作り出しました。
bank
[名詞]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

岸, 川岸

岸, 川岸

Ex: The flooded river caused the water to rise above its banks, spilling into the nearby fields .氾濫した川は水をその**岸**より上に上がらせ、近くの畑に溢れ出した。
swash
[名詞]

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

波のささやき, 水の優しい音

波のささやき, 水の優しい音

Ex: After the storm , the swash of raindrops against the window was comforting .嵐の後、窓に打ち付ける雨粒の**ざぶざぶ**という音は心地よかった。
runoff
[名詞]

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

流出, 溢れ出し

流出, 溢れ出し

Ex: Urban planning now incorporates green spaces to absorb the runoff and reduce flooding risks .都市計画では現在、**流出水**を吸収し洪水リスクを減らすために緑地を取り入れています。
lagoon
[名詞]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

ラグーン, 潟

ラグーン, 潟

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana consists of lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .ボツワナのオカバンゴデルタは、**ラグーン**と水路で構成され、豊かな野生生物を引き寄せています。
swamp
[名詞]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

沼地, 湿地

沼地, 湿地

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .地元の民間伝承は、**沼**の深みに潜む謎の生物についての物語をよく語り、その魅力と謎を増しています。
estuary
[名詞]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

河口, 三角江

河口, 三角江

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .環境保護活動家は、**河口**を汚染や生息地の破壊から守るために活動しています。
gully
[名詞]

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

ガリー, 溝

ガリー, 溝

Ex: Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.野生動物の足跡はしばしば**ガリー**の流れに沿っており、景観を通る自然な道を提供します。
slough
[名詞]

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

死水路, 沼地

死水路, 沼地

Ex: Over time , sediment buildup narrowed the slough, altering its ecosystem dynamics .
splatter
[名詞]

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

飛沫, はね

飛沫, はね

Ex: The chef stirred the soup vigorously , causing a splatter of broth on the stove .シェフがスープを激しくかき混ぜたため、ストーブにスープの**飛沫**が飛び散った。
fjord
[名詞]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

フィヨルド, 氷河の入り江

フィヨルド, 氷河の入り江

Ex: The fjords created by the Harding Icefield in Alaska showcase unique features and diverse wildlife .アラスカのハーディング氷原によって作られた**フィヨルド**は、ユニークな特徴と多様な野生生物を展示しています。
tsunami
[名詞]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

津波

津波

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of a tsunami.地震の後、政府は**津波**の危険があるため避難命令を出しました。
cascade
[名詞]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

小滝

小滝

Ex: The guidebook highlighted a famous cascade as a must-see attraction .ガイドブックは、見逃せない観光スポットとして有名な**滝**を紹介しました。
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