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B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。
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 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交響曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
オーケストラはベートーヴェンの交響曲第5番を演奏した。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。
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 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 /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 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。
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 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。
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 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

セクター
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
テクノロジーセクターは急速に成長しています。
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
その地域には古代の構造物があります。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

専門的な
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
彼は古代文明に関する専門的な知識を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。
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 ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物は外部刺激に反応します。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
ガラスは落とすと壊れる。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。
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 /sæk/

sack

解雇する
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
会社は業績不良で彼を解雇しました。
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

株主
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。
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 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
会議の時間と場所を指定してください。
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 /slæk/

slack

緩い
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？
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 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
彼は1週間学校から停止された。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

ソロ
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
彼女は才能ショーでソロダンスを披露することに決めた。
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。
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。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

維持する
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
チームは彼らの成功を維持するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。
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 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 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
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 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 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 /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。
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 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

緊張; 圧力; 疲労;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
長時間働くことは彼の健康に圧力をかけました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

署名
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
ドキュメントの下部に署名をしてください。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。
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 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
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 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

セクション; 部分; セグメント
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
オレンジは8つのセグメントに分けられました。
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
パンは三日後に古くなった。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
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 verb /suːð/

soothe

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
お母さんは優しい子守唄で泣いている赤ちゃんを静めました。
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 /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

後継者
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
CEOは退職を発表し、会社の後継者を指名しました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。
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 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

監視
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府機関はサイバー脅威の監視を行っています。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
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 /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
二国間の分離は平和的でした。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
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 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。
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 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 /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。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。
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 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
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。