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B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

ショー
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
花火は夜空に壮大なショーを作り出しました。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
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 /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
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 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。
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 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 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
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 /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。
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 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
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 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。
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 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 /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 /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村は湿地の近くに建てられました。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。
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 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。
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 /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, 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 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。
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 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。
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 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

きしみ音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
彼女は毎朝床を掃く。
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 /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。
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 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提出, 服従
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
彼女の報告書の提出は、マネージャーに評価されました。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
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 /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 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。
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 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 /stæns/

stance

立場
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。
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 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
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 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。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

硬直した; 固い; 堅固な
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
古い木の板は曲がりにくく、硬すぎた。
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 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。
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 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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

宇宙探査
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する知識を広げました。
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 /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 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 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
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 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。
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 /spæm/

spam

スパム
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。
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 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
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 /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

入植者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
入植者たちは新しい町に到着し、家を建て始めました。
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 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。