वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

Sabotage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
破壊活動 (hakai katsudou)

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.

"The rebels tried to sabotage the railway lines."

"反乱者たちは鉄道の線路をサボタージュしようとした。" (Hanransha-tachi wa tetsudou no senro o sabotāju shiyou to shita.)
sack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sæk/
(fukuro)

a large bag made of strong material for holding things

"He carried a sack of rice on his shoulder."

"彼は肩に米の袋を持っていました。" (Kare wa kata ni kome no fukuro wo motteimashita.)
Sacred definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈseɪkrɪd/
神聖な (shinsei na)

connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect

"The temple is a sacred place for the community."

"その寺院は地域社会にとって神聖な場所です。" (Sono jiin wa chiikishakai ni totte shinsei na basho desu.)
sacrifice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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sacrifice

noun, verb B2
/ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

To give up something valuable for the sake of others or a higher purpose.

"Parents often sacrifice their own comfort for their children."

noun/verb B2
/ˈsæd.əl/
馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる (uma no kura; dareka ni sekinin wo owaseru)

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

"He saddled the horse before going for a ride."

"彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。" (Kare wa jōba no mae ni uma ni saddoru wo tsuketa.)
Safeguard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/
守る (mamoru)

To protect from harm or damage; a measure taken to ensure safety.

"Laws exist to safeguard the rights of children."

"法律は子供たちの権利を守るために存在します。" (Hōritsu wa kodomotachi no kenri o mamoru tame ni sonzai shimasu.)
salute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈluːt/
敬礼 (keirei)

to greet with respect; to honor

"The soldiers saluted their commanding officer."

"兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。" (Heishitachi wa shikikan ni keirei shita.)
noun B2
/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/
避難所 (hinanjo)

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

"The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals."

"その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。" (Sono mori wa zetsumetsu kigushu no dōbutsutachi no hinanjo desu.)
adjective B2
/ˈsændi/
砂の; 砂質の (suna no, sunashitsu no)

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

"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。" (Sunahama wa kaigan ni sotte nan mairu mo tsudzuite imashita.)
sanitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
衛生管理 (eisei kanri)

The systems and practices for maintaining hygiene and public health, especially through clean water and sewage disposal.

"Improving sanitation can reduce the spread of diseases."

"衛生管理の改善は病気の広がりを減らすことができます。" (Eisei kanri no kaizen wa byōki no hirogari o herasu koto ga dekimasu.)
noun B2
/ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/
皮肉 (hiniku)

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

"His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them."

"彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。" (Kare no hiniku wa yoku hitobito o warawaseta ga, tokidoki karera o okorase ta.)
adjective B2
/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
皮肉な (hiniku na)

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

"She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking."

"彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。" (Kanojo wa kare no ryōri ni tsuite hiniku na komento o shimashita.)
satellite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
衛星 (eisei)

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.

"The weather satellite provided real-time images of the storm."

"気象衛星は嵐のリアルタイム画像を提供しました。" (Kishou eisei wa arashi no riaru taimu gazou wo teikyoushimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈsætaɪər/
風刺 (fūshi)

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

"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。" (Sono geki wa gendai seiji e no subarashī fūshi deshita.)
adjective B2
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
野蛮; 残酷 (yaban; zankoku)

fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal

"The storm brought savage winds that tore branches from the trees."

"嵐は、木の枝を引き裂くような荒々しい風をもたらしました。" (Arashi wa, ki no eda o hikisaku yō na araarashī kaze o motarashimashita.)
Saxophone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsæksəfoʊn/
サクソフォン (sakusofon)

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

"The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone."

"ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。" (Jazu no myūjishan wa jibun no sakusofon de utsukushī soro o ensō shimashita.)
scan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skæn/
幸福 (kōfuku)

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

"She scanned the document before sending it by email."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, yorokobi o kakusemasen deshita.)
scandal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskændəl/
スキャンダル (sukyandaru)

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

"The politician's affair became a public scandal."

"その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。" (Sono seijika no fukin wa kouzen no sukyandaru to natta.)
Scar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skɑːr/
傷跡 (kizuato)

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

"The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead."

"その事故は彼の額に永遠の傷跡を残しました。" (Sono jiko wa kare no hitai ni eien no kizuato o nokoshimashita.)
adjective B2
/skɛərs/
希少 (kishou)

insufficient in quantity; hard to find

"Water was scarce during the long drought."

"長い干ばつの間、水は希少だった。" (Nagai kanbatsu no aida, mizu wa kishou datta.)
adverb B2
/ˈskeəs.li/
ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに (hotondo; hotondo nai; wazuka ni)

hardly; barely; only just

"I could scarcely believe my eyes."

"私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。" (Watashi wa jibun no me o hotondo shinjirarenakatta.)
scarcity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɛərsəti/
不足 (busoku)

a situation where something is in short supply

"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."

"仕事の不足が多くの人々に街を離れさせました。" (Shigoto no busoku ga ooku no hitobito ni machi o hanare sasemashita.)
scare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skeər/
怖がらせる (kowagaraseru)

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

"The loud noise scared the baby."

"大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。" (Ōkina oto ga akachan o kowagaraseta.)
adjective B2
/ˈskɑː.lət/
スカーレット (sukāretto)

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

"The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light."

"庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。" (Niwa no sukāretto rōzu wa asa no hikari no naka de subarashiku miemashita.)
scatter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskætər/
幸せ (shiawase)

to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions

"The farmer scattered seeds across the field."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。" (Kanojo wa shou wo uketotta toki, shiawase wo kakusenakatta.)
Scattered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskætərd/
散らばった (chirabatta)

Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.

"The toys were scattered all over the floor."

"おもちゃは床に散らばっていた。" (Omocha wa yuka ni chirabatte ita.)
scenario definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈnɛərioʊ/
可能な状況 (kanou na joukyou)

a possible situation or sequence of events

"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario."

"会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。" (Kaisha wa saiaku no shinario ni sonaemashita.)
scent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɛnt/
香り (kaori)

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

"The scent of roses filled the garden."

"バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。" (Bara no kaori ga niwa ippai ni hirogatta.)
Sceptical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskeptɪkəl/
懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く (kaigiteki na; utagawashī; nanika no shinjitsu ni gimon o idaku)

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

"Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory."

"多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。" (Ōku no kagakusha ga atarashī riron ni taishite kaigitaina tachiba o tottete iru)
Scholar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɒlər/
学者 (gakusha)

a person who studies a particular subject or academic field

"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."

"学者は古代文明についての研究論文を発表した。" (Gakusha wa kodai bunmei ni tsuite no kenkyū ronbun o happyō shita.)
scholarly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskɒl.ə.li/
学術的 (gakujutsuteki)

Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.

"She wrote a scholarly article on medieval literature."

"彼女は中世文学についての学術的な記事を書きました。" (Kanojo wa chūsei bungaku ni tsuite no gakujutsuteki na kiji o kakimashita.)
scholarship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɒlərʃɪp/
奨学金 (shougakukin)

an award or grant to support a student's education

"She received a scholarship to study abroad."

"彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。" (Kanojo wa ryuugaku suru tame no shougakukin o uketorimashita.)
scold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skoʊld/
叱る (shikaru)

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

"The teacher scolded the students for being late."

"先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。" (Sensei wa chikoku shita gakusei o shikarimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈskuːtər/
スクーター (sukūtā)

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

"She rides a scooter to work every day."

"彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。" (Kanojo wa mainichi sukūtā de shigoto ni ikimasu.)
scope definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skoʊp/
範囲 (hani)

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."

"そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。" (Sono purojekuto wa watashitachi no risōsu no hani o koeteimasu.)
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scorn

noun/verb B2
/skɔːrn/

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

"She looked at him with open scorn."

Scorpion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
サソリ (sasori)

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."

"サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。" (Sasori wa hiruma, iwa no shita ni kakurete imashita.)
scramble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskræmbəl/

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

"The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite."

noun/verb B2
/skræp/
切れ端 / 捨てる (kirehata / suteru)

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."

"彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。" (Kare wa sono bangō o kaku tame ni kami no kirehata o tsukaimashita.)
verb B2
/skreɪp/
擦る, 引っ掻く (suru, hikkaku)

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

"He scraped his knee while playing football."

"彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。" (Kare wa sakka wo shite iru toki ni hiza wo surimukimashita.)
noun (plural) B2
/skræps/
残り物 (nokorimono)

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

"The dog ate the scraps from the table."

"犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。" (Inu wa tēburu kara no tabenokoshi o tabemashita.)
verb B2
/skriːtʃ/
きしみ音を立てる (kishimi on wo tateru)

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

"The car screeched to a halt."

"車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。" (Kuruma wa kishimi on wo tate te kyū teishi shita.)
screening definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskriːnɪŋ/
スクリーニングまたは上映 (sukuriiningu matawa jouei)

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."

"病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。" (Byouin wa subete no juugyouin ni muryou no kenko sukuriiningu wo teikyoushimasita.)
screw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/skruː/
螺旋状の金属製ファスナー; 何かをねじで締める (rasenjou no kinzoku-sei fasunā; nanika o neji de shimeru)

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."

"彼は棚を壁にしっかりとねじ込んだ。" (Kare wa tana o kabe ni shikkari to nejikonda.)
verb B2
/ˈskrɪbəl/
落書きする (rakugaki suru)

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

"The child scribbled all over the wall."

"子供は壁に落書きをした。" (Kodomo wa kabe ni rakugaki o shita.)
script definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skrɪpt/
脚本 (kyakuhon)

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

"The actor memorized his lines from the script."

"俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。" (Haiyu wa kyakuhon kara serifu wo oboemashita.)
scrolling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈskroʊlɪŋ/
スクロール (sukurooru)

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."

"フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。" (Fiido o sukurooru suru koto de jikan ga muda ni naru.)
scrub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skrʌb/
こする (kosuru)

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."

"目をこすることは過剰で有害です。" (Me o kosuru koto wa kajou de yuugai desu.)
scrutiny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskruːtɪni/
調査 (chousa)

critical observation or examination

"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."

"そのプロジェクトの財務記録は厳重な調査を受けていました。" (Sono purojekuto no zaimu kiroku wa genjūna chōsa o ukete imashita.)
Sculptor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈskʌlp.tər/
彫刻家 (chōkoku-ka)

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."

"彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。" (Chōkoku-ka wa utsukushī dairiseki no chōzō o tsukuru no ni sūkagetsu o tsuiyashimashita.)