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B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

ソファ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
家族はテレビを見るためにソファに集まった。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感覚能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
多くの人々は動物が感覚能力を持っていると主張しています。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

ストレッチする
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
アスリートは運動前に筋肉をストレッチします。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神職に関する
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
その儀式には明確な神職に関する特徴がありました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯れた; 焼けた; 乾燥した
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋に枯れた葉が木から落ちました。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位置する
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味しい
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
シェフはテーブルの全員を喜ばせる美味しい料理を準備しました。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

物語
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
彼女は旅行についての魅力的なストーリーを話しました。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

ナトリウム
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
ナトリウムは体内の液体バランスを維持するために不可欠な元素です。
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

仮定する
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
私は彼女がすぐにここに来ると思います。
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。
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/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的な
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学的な発見は私たちの世界理解を形成し続けています。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

内気な; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
内気な学生はクラスディスカッションでほとんど話さなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾臓; 怒り
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会議後、彼は同僚に対して怒りをぶつけました。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

冒涜的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

ショートパンツ
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
彼はビーチに青いショートパンツを履いていました。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

お世辞
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
彼のお世辞な振る舞いは同僚をうんざりさせた。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

スプーナリズム
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
彼は『変な老院長』と言って『親愛なる老女王』の代わりにスプーナリズムを作った。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割線
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
幾何学では、割線は円を二つの異なる点で交差します。
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

ため息をつく
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

後遺症
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
肺の瘢痕は重度の肺炎の後遺症である可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢な
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
勇敢な兵士は決して諦めなかった。
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
日光は海洋の深海には届かない。
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

スポーク / 言った
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自転車のスポークは事故後に曲がっていた。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

乱闘
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
ファウルの後、二人の選手がフィールドで殴り合った。
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

スカート
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
彼女はブラウスに合わせるために青いスカートを選びました。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

サービス
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医療業界のサービスは、福祉に不可欠です。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技術
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
新しいスキルを学ぶことで、個人的および職業的成長が促進されることがあります。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高い失業率が経済の停滞を引き起こしました。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目的に従う
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
シクウェイシャスな学生は、教師の意見に疑問を呈することはありませんでした。
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

少し
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
今日、温度は少し上昇しました。
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
私は庭に種を植えました。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

静かにまたは穏やかに
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話しました。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。
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 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。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

土曜日
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
私たちは土曜日にビーチに行きます。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
今日は空が青いです。
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲しみ、哀しみ、痛み
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の悲しみは明らかでした。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

次に
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
まず、資金が必要です;次に、強力なチームが必要です。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

墓; 埋葬;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
古代の王のセパルチャーは考古学者によって発見されました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

台所の使用人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
中世の時代、スカリオンは鍋やフライパンを掃除する責任がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある(塩辛いまたは辛い)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
他人から盗むことは間違っています。
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
ロープは重さで折れました。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

緊張; 圧力; 疲労;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
長時間働くことは彼の健康に圧力をかけました。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。