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idiom
soft launch
本格的な発売の前に新製品を限定的または静かにリリースすること
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
idiom
soft power
力ではなく文化や価値観を通じて他国に影響を与える国の能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
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soft sell
圧力をかけずに売る微妙で説得力のある方法
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
idiom
soft spot for someone
誰かに対して親切や好意を感じる
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
phrasal-verb
soothe out
感情的な緊張を和らげる; 感情をより穏やかにまたは滑らかにする
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
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sorry sight
哀れに見えるものや人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
idiom
sort out
混乱した状況を整理または解決する
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
phrasal-verb
sort out finances
自分の財務状況を整理し、修正する
Meaning
to organize and fix your financial situation
Example
He needs to **sort out his finances** before applying for a loan.
phrasal-verb
sort things out with
誰かと直接問題を解決する
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
idiom
sort through
必要なものと必要でないものを分けて整理する
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
phrasal-verb
sort through for
何か特定のものを見つけるためにアイテムを一つずつ調べる
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
idiom
sound bite
メディア報道で使用される短くてキャッチーな引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
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sound off
意見を大声でまたは強く表現する
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
idiom
sound out
人々が何を考えているかを静かに探る
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
phrasal-verb
sound out about
何かについて人々に意見を尋ねること
Meaning
to ask people for their opinions on something
Example
Let's **sound out about** the new comment policy before we publish it.
idiom
sour grapes
手に入らないものを嫌いだと言っているふりをする
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
idiom
source close to the matter
未確認だが情報提供者
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
idiom
Sow the seeds
将来発展するプロセスを始めること。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
idiom
sow the seeds of something
結果に繋がるプロセスを始める
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
idiom
space out
注意を払わない
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
phrasal-verb
space out on
何かをしている、または何かを聞いているときに集中力を失う
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
phrasal-verb
space yourself out
ストレスを避けるために精神的な休憩を取る
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
idiom
spaced out
ぼんやりしている；考えごとにふけっている
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
idiom
spam someone
あまりにも多くのメッセージや不要な情報を送ること
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!