A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

いつか

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

いつか、私は世界中を旅したい。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの

Meaning

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

Example

The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.

工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。

C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

影響されやすい

Meaning

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

Example

Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.

子供たちは非常に影響されやすく、言われたことを信じるかもしれません。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

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

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。

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 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

素晴らしい

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

彼女は劇中で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

言葉を失う

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、言葉を失いました。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

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。

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。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体

Meaning

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Example

The ground was solid underfoot.

地面は足元で固かった。

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 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会議はまもなく始まります。

C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

焦がす

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

火事が建物の壁を焦がした。

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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特に

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

彼は特に財務を扱うように頼まれました。

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 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。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封印する、閉じる

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

彼は手紙を送る前に封筒をシールしました。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

切れ目

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

生地に小さな切れ目がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

不自然な、堅苦しい

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

彼のスピーチは不自然で練習されたように聞こえた。

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。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。

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。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

部分

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

各パートナーは会社の利益の平等な部分を受け取りました。

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。

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。

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 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

単純に; ただ;

Meaning

in a clear and easy way; merely; just

Example

I simply wanted to help you with your homework.

私はただあなたの宿題を手伝いたかった。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。

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。

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

持続可能な開発

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

エコツーリズムは地域社会の持続可能な開発に貢献しています。

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。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物は外部刺激に反応します。

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医は複雑な心臓手術を行いました。

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 /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

Example

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

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。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

スパン

Meaning

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

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

橋のスパンは500メートル以上です。

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

宇宙探査

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する知識を広げました。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

シタール

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

シタールはインディアン・クラシック音楽の中で美しいラガを作り出します。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。

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。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

彼は湖に石を投げました。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊

Meaning

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

Example

The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.

家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。

C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

Example

The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。

C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。

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 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。

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。

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

怒りっぽい、意地悪な

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

彼の怒りっぽいコメントは部屋の皆を怒らせた。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

厳しい

Meaning

Requiring or using great effort and energy.

Example

Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.

山登りは厳しい仕事だった。

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。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

国政術

Meaning

The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.

Example

The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.

リーダーは国際関係を扱う際の卓越した国政術に対して称賛されました。

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。

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

わいせつな

Meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

Example

The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.

タブロイドはそのセレブに関するわいせつな話を公開した。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

提案は支えられませんでした。

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる

Meaning

to gradually spread through or over something

Example

A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.

彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

スパンコール

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

彼女のドレスは銀色のスパンコールで覆われていて、光の中でキラキラ光っていた。

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高い失業率が経済の停滞を引き起こしました。