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C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。
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 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
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 /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

争い、闘争
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
その地域は政治的な争いで引き裂かれました。
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

悪党
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
その悪党は老人から貯金を騙し取った。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
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 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 /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 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
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 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。
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 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 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

階層化する
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究者たちは年齢層に基づいてデータを階層化する予定です。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

汚名
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
多くの社会では、精神的な健康問題に関して未だに汚名がついています。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

メス
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医は慎重にメスを使って最初の切開を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。
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 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

磨く / 徹底的に探す
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
彼女はキッチンを磨いて、ピカピカにしました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。
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。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音楽作品 (ソナタ)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
彼女はピアノで美しいベートーヴェンのソナタを演奏しました。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学問的な
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校は毎年学問的な競技を開催します。
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。
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。
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 /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。
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

召喚状
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
証人は来週法廷に出廷するための召喚状を受け取った。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

シナジー効果が得られるようにする, 力を合わせる, 協力する
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
チームは生産性を最大化するために協力しました。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

サブテキスト
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
彼のスピーチのサブテキストは、意見の不一致を示唆していた。
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 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。
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 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。
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 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
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 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。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
塩の水における溶解度は高い。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

退職金
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
会社は彼の仕事が終了した後、退職金を提供しました。
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 /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

衛兵
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

糸 / 取り残された
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
嵐は多くの観光客を島に取り残しました。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
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 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

鎮静剤
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
医者は患者が眠れるように鎮静剤を処方しました。
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

ゴミの中から探す
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
子供たちはゴミ捨て場で食べ物を探していました。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

慎重に調べる
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
科学者は自分の発見を公開する前にデータを慎重に調べました。
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 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

シャーベット
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
暑い日には、彼女はレモンシャーベットを一杯楽しんでいます。
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
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。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。
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。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自給自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
その農場は食品生産において完全な自給自足を達成しました。
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

きらめく
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
湖は月光の下で輝いていました。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海の景色
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
アーティストは夕日で美しい海の景色を描きました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

使用可能
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
その古い自転車は年齢に関係なく、まだ使用可能です。
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/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

サリー
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
彼女は祭りで赤い絹のサリーを着てとてもエレガントに見えました。
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
服が床に散らばっていた。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。
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 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

まばら
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
砂漠では植生がまばらだった。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自己満足
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の自己満足的なコメントは、みんなを不快にさせました。
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 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 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

追加料金
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
航空券に燃料サーチャージが追加されていました。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

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。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

繁殖用の牡馬
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
その農場は繁殖用の強力なスタリオンを所有しています。
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。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。
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 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
彼女は毛布で火を覆った。
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 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。