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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 /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆う
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山頂は霧に包まれていました。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。
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 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 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

切れ目
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
生地に小さな切れ目がありました。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

速く走る
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
ライトがついたとき、ネズミたちはキッチンの床を速く走った。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。
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 /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。
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 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

スラブ
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
作業員たちは基礎のためにコンクリートのスラブを敷きました。
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 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 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 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

興奮剤
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
コーヒーは一般的な興奮剤で、人々が目を覚ますのを助けます
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 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 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
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 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 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 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

ソネット
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
シェイクスピアは愛と美について多くの有名なソネットを書きました。
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
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。
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 /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 /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 /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。
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 ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的な
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
ミツバチと花の関係は共生的です。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。
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 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切る、関係を断つ
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
彼は争いの後、会社との関係を断たなければならなかった。
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期の仕事
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
彼女は海外に移住する前に短期間の教師として働きました。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
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 /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 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

無罪; 無邪気; 純粋
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
無邪気な子供は純白のドレスで罪のないように見えた。
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。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。
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 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
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 /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。
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 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。
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 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。
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 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 /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 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。
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 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

魅力的で洗練された
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーで全員に感銘を与えた洗練された紳士だった。
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。
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 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 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神聖不可侵
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言論の自由は民主主義社会では神聖不可侵と見なされています。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
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 verb /siːp/

seep

しみ出す
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
水が壁のひび割れからしみ出し始めました。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。
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 ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。
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 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 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。
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 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 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 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 ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。
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 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 /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

収束する
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
嵐の後、洪水は収束し始めました。
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 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 /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

魔法
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村人たちは病気が魔法によって引き起こされたと信じていました。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。
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 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

水没
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
海面上昇による沿岸地域の水没は重大な懸念事項です。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。
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。
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 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
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 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
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 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 /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 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
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 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

簡単に気分が悪くなったり、吐き気を催したり、嫌悪感を抱いたりする
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て気分が悪くなった。
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 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
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。