B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇する

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

会社は業績不良で彼を解雇しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。

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 ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

冷静な; 真剣で思慮深い; 節度のある

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

彼は祝典全体を通して冷静を保っていた。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。

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 /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。

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 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

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 /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 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。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

ロープは重さで折れました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。

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。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。

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 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/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

格闘する

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

多くの地域が経済回復に苦しんでいます。

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 /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。

B2 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 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 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 /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。

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 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

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 /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 /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

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 /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。

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 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, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。

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 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位置する

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

配送

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。

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 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

傷跡

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

その事故は彼の額に永遠の傷跡を残しました。

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 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。

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 /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。

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 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。

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 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。

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 /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 /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

彼は1週間学校から停止された。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。

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 /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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。

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。

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 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。

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。

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 /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。

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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。

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 /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。

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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

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 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 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。

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。

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。

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

株式, リスク

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

彼は新しい会社に大きな利害関係を持っています。

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。

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 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

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 /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。