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C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
市内で盗難が立て続けに発生しています。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
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 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。
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。
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 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。
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 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 /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 /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 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。
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 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 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。
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。
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 /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 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

怠惰; 仕事や努力をすることに対する reluctance
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰は、目標達成を妨げました。
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 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 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 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 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。
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 /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 /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深い音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
俳優のソノラスな声が劇場全体に響き渡った。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

溶かす
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
作業員は工場で鉱石から鉄を溶かして取り出します。
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 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 /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。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 noun /spɛk/

speck

しみ
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
ガラスのテーブルに小さなほこりのしみがあった。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自殺的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
無謀な運転は自殺的な行動でした。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。
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 /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 /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 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 ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

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 /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。
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 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 /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。
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 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。
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 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。
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 /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 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

鎮静する
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
看護師は手術の前に患者を鎮静しました。
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 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 /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 /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 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 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。
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 /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

懐疑主義, 疑念
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
新しい技術に対する彼の懐疑主義は、彼を変化に対して抵抗力を持たせる。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

ふるい
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
彼女はパスタをこすためにふるいを使いました。
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 /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。
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 /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 /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。
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 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。
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。
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 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 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

聖地; 神殿; 祈りの場
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
巡礼者たちは健康を祈るために神殿を訪れます。
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 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。
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 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

節制
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
彼は5年間その節制を保っています。
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 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 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 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

間隔反復
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
スペースド・リピティションは長期記憶を保持するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

子会社の; 二次的な; 子会社に関連する
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子会社はすべての海外業務を管理しています。
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 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
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。