C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

霊的なセッション

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

彼らは亡くなった祖母と連絡を取るために霊的なセッションを開いた。

C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

Example

The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.

その会社は今四半期の利益の収縮を報告しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.

Example

Negotiations ended in a stalemate.

交渉は行き詰まりました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Example

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

会社はその方針に重要な変更を加えました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力

Meaning

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

Example

Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.

アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。

C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙

Meaning

The quality or state of being subtle.

Example

She understood the subtlety of the situation.

彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える

Meaning

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Example

This new law will supersede the old regulations.

この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

Example

The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.

その体操選手の体は驚くほど柔軟だった。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。

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。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

彼は堅実な家庭から来た。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感覚的

Meaning

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

Example

Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.

感覚的フィードバックはVR体験を強化します。

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

水没

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

海面上昇による沿岸地域の水没は重大な懸念事項です。

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故後、交通は停滞しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的

Meaning

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Example

The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.

その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。

C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識

Meaning

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

Example

He has a smattering of Spanish.

彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。

C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

沈める

Meaning

to put under water or cover with liquid

Example

The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.

洪水の水が村を沈めると脅かしていました。

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

固定観念的な

Meaning

Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.

Example

His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.

彼の固定観念的なジョークは観客を感動させられなかった。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

辛辣な批評

Meaning

severely critical; harshly scornful

Example

The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.

批評家は映画について辛辣な批評を書いた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。

C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい

Meaning

loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way

Example

His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.

彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Example

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。

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。

C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する

Meaning

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

Example

She sneered at his attempt to sing.

彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。

C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

ケチる

Meaning

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

Example

Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.

新しいノートパソコンを買うときは、品質をケチらないでください。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

老衰

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

彼の忘れっぽさは老衰によるものとされました。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

こし器

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

パスタの水を切るためにこし器を使ってください。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

サファイア

Meaning

a precious stone that is typically blue in color

Example

The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.

ロイヤルクラウンは大きなサファイアで飾られていました。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。

C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

Example

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生計

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

多くの農民は自給農業に依存しています。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

その国は宗教と政治を分離する世俗的な政府を維持している。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

唸り声、渋滞

Meaning

to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess

Example

The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.

犬はゲート近くの見知らぬ人に唸った。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋

Meaning

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

Example

The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.

その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。

C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

特定の物事によって影響を受けやすい、または損傷を受けやすい

Meaning

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Example

Children are more susceptible to infections.

子供は感染症にかかりやすいです。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。

C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

風刺する

Meaning

to mock or criticize something using satire

Example

The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.

その劇は現代の企業の貪欲さを風刺しています。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践

Meaning

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

Example

Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.

持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

シャロンフルーツ

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

シャロンフルーツは甘く、リンゴのように食べることができます。

C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

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 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬貨

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

取引は硬貨で行われました。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。

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 /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自己 indulgence

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

彼の自己満足の週末は、甘いものを食べて映画を見続けることが含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。