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B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
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 /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 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。
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 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 /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奨学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。
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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
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 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 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。
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 /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。
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 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 /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。
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 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。
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 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 /ʃɪt/

shit

うんこ
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
犬は床にうんこを残して散らかしました。
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 /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

持続可能性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
持続可能性は長期的な環境健康を保証します。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

広々とした; 快適な
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
その家には高い天井を持つ広々としたリビングルームがあります。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
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 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。
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 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
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 /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。
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 /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

戦略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
効果的な戦略は気候変動の影響を軽減することができます。
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。
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 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。
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 /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。
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 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 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。
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 /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
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。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。
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 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。
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 /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 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 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
彼の声は緊張で震えていた。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
車は赤信号で静止したままでした。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

上院議員
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。
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 ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
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 /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 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 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。
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。
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 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 ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
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 /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 ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。
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。
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 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。
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 /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。
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 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 (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。
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 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 /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。
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。
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 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。