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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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
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。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

システム
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。
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。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船は深い海に沈みます。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明るい光と大きな音は、警戒のための一般的な刺激です。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。
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。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共有
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
彼らは大学の近くのシェアアパートに住んでいます。
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。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

サンドイッチ
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
私は昼食にチキンサンドイッチを作りました。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

浪費家
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
若い王子は浪費家として知られ、贅沢なパーティーに財産を浪費していた。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。
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。
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 /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
子供は壁に落書きをした。
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。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

詰まった
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
ドアが詰まっていて、開きません。
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
財布に少しお金があります。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

架空の楽園
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
彼らはその島を現代版シャングリ・ラとして描写しました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校の監督は校長の責任です。
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感覚中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故後、患者の感覚中枢はぼやけていた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
そのシンガーは昨晩のコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太陽
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈みます。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

スピーチ; 演説;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
大統領は国民に向けて感動的なスピーチをしました。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段論法
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学者は簡単な例を使って三段論法の概念を説明しました。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
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。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

通常、石、金属、木材で作られた三次元の芸術作品
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
自由の女神像はニューヨークの有名なランドマークです。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜在意識
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐怖はしばしば潜在意識から生まれます。
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 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位置する
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

若者
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
その若者は勇敢な騎士になることを夢見ていた。
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

病気; 疾患
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
彼女は病気のため仕事を休みました。
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

辛辣な批評
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
批評家は映画について辛辣な批評を書いた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学校
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
彼は神学校に入学して神学を学ぶことに決めました。
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。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。
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。
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。
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。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
車は突然道路の真ん中で止まりました。
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.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

従順
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
権威への従順さが同僚たちを苛立たせた。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

揺れる
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震で建物が揺れた。
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。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
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。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
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 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
木々は秋に葉を落とします。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

探す
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
警察は証拠を探すために家を捜索した。
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。
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 /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。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。
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。
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。
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.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
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。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

階段
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
彼は階段でつまずいて転んだ。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

サンプル
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医師はテストのために血液サンプルを取った。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。