B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

その映画は若い観客には過度に性的に露骨だと見なされました。

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 /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

映画は予想外のヒットになった。

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, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

稲妻が夜空を横切った。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

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 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 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 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

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.

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。

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 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

スパン

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

橋のスパンは500メートル以上です。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。

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。

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, 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 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 /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

厳しさ; 重大さ; 激しさ

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

嵐の厳しさが街全体に広範囲の損害をもたらしました。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

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 /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 /skɑːr/

Scar

傷跡

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

その事故は彼の額に永遠の傷跡を残しました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

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 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

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 /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。

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 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。

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 /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

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 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 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 /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

統計

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

統計は昨年のユーザー数の増加を示しました。

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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。

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 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 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

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 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 /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 sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。

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 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

べたつく

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

キャンディは手で食べるにはあまりにもべたつくです。

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 /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。

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 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 /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

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 /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

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 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。

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 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。

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 /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 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 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。

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。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。

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 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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

あなたの損失に同情します。

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 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。

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。

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 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 /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

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 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

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 /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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。

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 /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 sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

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 /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

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 /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 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。

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。