C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

鋭い; 強烈な; 突然で強い; 理解が速い

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

ナイフは非常に鋭い刃を持っています。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。

C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる

Meaning

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

Example

The car slewed across the icy road.

車は凍った道路を滑っていった。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

スペイン語

Meaning

relating to Spain or the Spanish language

Example

She is fluent in Spanish and French.

彼女はスペイン語とフランス語に堪能です。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

ステージ

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

俳優は演説をするためにステージに上がった。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。

C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督

Meaning

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

Example

The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.

王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。

C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear or cut something into small pieces

Example

She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.

彼女は古い書類を捨てる前にシュレッドした。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。

C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提出

Meaning

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

Example

The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.

請負業者は承認のために提出物を顧客に送信しました。

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。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

提案は支えられませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ

Meaning

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

Example

The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.

庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する

Meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Example

His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.

彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。

C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

相乗的な

Meaning

Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.

Example

A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.

相乗的な効果は、栄養素が一緒に働くときに発生します。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。

C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記

Meaning

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

Example

In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.

古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

ひまわり

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

ひまわり畑は明るい日差しの中で素晴らしく見えました。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文房具店

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

文房具屋は試験のための最適なペンを推薦しました。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

監視

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府機関はサイバー脅威の監視を行っています。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

開始する

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

今すぐ会議を開始しましょう。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

彫像のような

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

彼女は彫像のような体型をしていて、どこに行っても人々の視線を引きつけていた。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

七番目

Meaning

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

Example

Her birthday is on the seventh of July.

彼女の誕生日は7月7日です。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下層の

Meaning

lying immediately beneath; underlying

Example

The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.

地質調査は下層の岩層を明らかにした。

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

スポンジ状

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

ケーキは軽くてスポンジ状の質感がありました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

並べ替える

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

ファイルを日付順にソートしてください。

C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自己抑制

Meaning

The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.

Example

His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.

彼の危機的な状況での自己抑制は素晴らしかった。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

スタッフ

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

病院のスタッフはとても役に立ちます。

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。

C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練

Meaning

High level of complexity or refinement.

Example

The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.

現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。

Meaning

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

Example

She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

映画は予想外のヒットになった。

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特別

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

このギフトは私にとってとても特別です。

C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード

Meaning

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Example

She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.

彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

流れ

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

人生の流れは止められない。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 孤立; 一人

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

彼は山中で孤独な生活を送っていました。

宇宙探査

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する知識を広げました。