B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

Example

He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

スキーをする

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

私たちは昨冬アルプスでスキーをしました。

A1 noun /sɪks/

six

六

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

テーブルにリンゴが六個あります。

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 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 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い

Meaning

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

Example

The servant opened the door for the guests.

召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した

Meaning

occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely

Example

The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.

季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

静かな; 無音の; 騒がない

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

図書館は学習時間中は完全に静かでした。

C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

ゆっくり

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

彼女はゆっくりとドアに向かって歩いた。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。

A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

ショートパンツ

Meaning

a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.

Example

He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.

彼はビーチに青いショートパンツを履いていました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

基準

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高い基準は競技者を奮起させます。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

Example

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。

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。

C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード

Meaning

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Example

She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.

彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

墓; 埋葬;

Meaning

the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb

Example

The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.

古代の王のセパルチャーは考古学者によって発見されました。

A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ

Meaning

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

Example

The children played happily in the fresh snow.

子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な

Meaning

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

Example

The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.

その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。

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 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。

B2 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 /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

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 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生き残る

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

彼は嵐を生き延びた。

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 /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学者

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

その科学者はデータ駆動型の改革を提案しました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

冒涜的

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

聖別する

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

司祭は結婚式を聖別します。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

撃つ / 写真を撮る

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

彼は弓と矢で射撃する方法を学んだ。

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

歩道

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

子供たちは歩道で遊んでいました。

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。

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 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。

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。

C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目的に従う

Meaning

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Example

The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.

シクウェイシャスな学生は、教師の意見に疑問を呈することはありませんでした。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

シノド

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

シノドは教会での改革について議論するために集まった。

A1 verb /siː/

see

見る

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

私はここから山を見ることができます。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

B2 noun 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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。

C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

Example

He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.

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。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

シーツ

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

ベッドを覆うために清潔なシーツが必要です。

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 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

衛生管理

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期的な衛生管理により、機器が無菌状態に保たれます。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

ため息をつく

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

波

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

市内で盗難が立て続けに発生しています。

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。

A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

内気な; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Example

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

内気な学生はクラスディスカッションでほとんど話さなかった。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

エビ

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

私たちは夕食にガーリックバターで焼いたエビを注文しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

陰気な

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

彼の陰気な表情は部屋の中の誰もが不快に感じさせた。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る

Meaning

to rest in a seated position; to be located

Example

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

どうぞ座って快適にしてください。

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 /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.

Example

He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.

彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

シナプスの

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学習は脳内のシナプス接続を強化する。

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.

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

スーパーマーケット

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

彼女は食料品を買いにスーパーマーケットに行きました。

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

影

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

木は夕方に庭に長い影を投げかけた。

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特別

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

このギフトは私にとってとても特別です。

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。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。

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。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

活発

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

活発な祖母は素早いダンスステップで皆を驚かせました。

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。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。

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。

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。

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 /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

忠実, 頑強

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

彼女は常にコミュニティの忠実な支持者でした。

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

来月、私たちの街から日食が見ることができます。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

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。

C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; スピード

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

車は時速100マイルのスピードに達した。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

シナジック

Meaning

Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.

Example

The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.

2つの部署は生産性を高めるシナジックな関係を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。