C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。

A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

滞在

Meaning

to remain in the same place; to continue being

Example

Please stay here until I return.

どうぞ、私が戻るまでここにいてください。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。

C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ

Meaning

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

Example

The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.

ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

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。

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性別

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

彼は医者のオフィスで自分の性別について尋ねられました。

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

ジャズのセクステットは、小さなクラブを温かく層状の音で満たしました。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

怠け者

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

彼は目標のない怠け者の若者として見られていた。

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。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。

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。

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

波

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。

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

だらしない女性

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

その家は、だらしない女性が住んでいるように見えた。

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

汚れた

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

泥遊びをした後、彼の服は汚れていた。

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。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

泳ぐ

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

私は夏に海で泳ぐのが好きです。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。

B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

スリッパ

Meaning

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

Example

She put on her slippers before walking around the house.

家の中を歩く前にスリッパを履きました。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。

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 /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと

Meaning

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

Example

The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.

会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。

C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ

Meaning

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Example

His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.

彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切り替える

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺す

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜂は彼が庭仕事をしているときに彼の腕を刺しました。

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面的な知識の誇示

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

彼のスピーチはサイオリズムで満ちており、誰も感動しなかった。

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

思いやり, 配慮

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

彼の母親は彼の安全に大きな思いやりを示しました。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

いちご

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

夏にクリームを添えた新鮮ないちごを食べるのが大好きです。

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。

C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

わいせつな

Meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

Example

The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.

タブロイドはそのセレブに関するわいせつな話を公開した。

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。

C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

後遺症

Meaning

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

Example

Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.

肺の瘢痕は重度の肺炎の後遺症である可能性があります。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

このカレーは私には辛すぎます。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

タツノオトシゴ

Meaning

a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail

Example

The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.

タツノオトシゴはサンゴ礁の中を優雅に浮かんでいました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。

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 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 /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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督

Meaning

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

Example

The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.

王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水中

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

目をこすることは過剰で有害です。

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/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

汚れ, スマッジ

Meaning

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Example

She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.

彼女はうっかりナプキンにリップスティックをつけてしまった。

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 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 /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。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。

C1 /skwɒt/

squat

しゃがむ

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

彼は靴を結ぶためにしゃがんだ。

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 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隠遁

Meaning

The state of being private, away from other people.

Example

She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.

彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

浪費家

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

若い王子は浪費家として知られ、贅沢なパーティーに財産を浪費していた。

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 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。

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 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

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。

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 /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

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。

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

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 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。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。