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C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

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

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
その国は宗教と政治を分離する世俗的な政府を維持している。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
交渉は行き詰まりました。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

座りっぱなしの
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
座りっぱなしの生活は、多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性がある。
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 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 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 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

生存のための食物または支援
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水は人間の生存に欠かせない。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。
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 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 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
彼女は毛布で火を覆った。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。
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/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 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。
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自己抑制
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
彼の危機的な状況での自己抑制は素晴らしかった。
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 /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
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 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/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府はさらなるレビューまで現状を維持することを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
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 /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

糸 / 取り残された
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
嵐は多くの観光客を島に取り残しました。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
子供が壁にペンキを塗った。
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 /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。
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 /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。
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 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 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

形のない
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
霧は遠くに形のない塊を作り出しました。
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
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。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。
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 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
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 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 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 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
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 ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。
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 /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

ユーモアのある模倣
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
コメディアンは政治家の演説を模倣して観客を楽しませました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

風刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
その風刺的な漫画は政府の新しい政策を嘲笑しました。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
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 /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 /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。
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 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 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 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。
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。
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 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。
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 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

サブテキスト
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
彼のスピーチのサブテキストは、意見の不一致を示唆していた。
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 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
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 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
塩の水における溶解度は高い。
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

特定の物事によって影響を受けやすい、または損傷を受けやすい
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
子供は感染症にかかりやすいです。
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 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
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 /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

ロフ魚
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
ロフ魚はベンガルの家庭でよく香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

争い、闘争
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
その地域は政治的な争いで引き裂かれました。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。
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 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 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 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。
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 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。
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 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 ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

体系的戦略
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
目標を達成するために体系的戦略が採用されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
会社はその方針に重要な変更を加えました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

かいこ
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
カイコは桑の葉を食べて、絹を生産します。
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 /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。