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B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。
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。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。
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。
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 ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太陽光エネルギー
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
太陽光エネルギーは炭素排出量を削減するためには不可欠です。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
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。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

冷静な; 真剣で思慮深い; 節度のある
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
彼は祝典全体を通して冷静を保っていた。
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

短くする
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
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。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
教師は試験中に学生を監督します。
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 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

株主
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
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。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。
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 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

厳しさ; 重大さ; 激しさ
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
嵐の厳しさが街全体に広範囲の損害をもたらしました。
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

螺旋状の金属製ファスナー; 何かをねじで締める
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
彼は棚を壁にしっかりとねじ込んだ。
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。
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。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物は外部刺激に反応します。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。
B2 noun /spæn/

span

スパン
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
橋のスパンは500メートル以上です。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
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。
B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

弱い; 病気; 青白い
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
その弱い子供は、特別なケアと注意が必要だった。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
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。
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

スロット
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
カードをスロットに挿入して、ドアを開けてください。
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。
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。
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 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 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。
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。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。
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。
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。
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。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。