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 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 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 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

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 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。

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 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 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 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。

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 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 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 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。

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 /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 /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。

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 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。

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 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 /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

会社の利益は着実に増加しています。

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。

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 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 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

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 /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 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。

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 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。

B2 verb /swer/

swear

誓う

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

私は真実を話すと誓います。

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 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

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 ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。

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 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。

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 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

入植者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

入植者たちは新しい町に到着し、家を建て始めました。

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 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。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。

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 /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

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 /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

子供は壁に落書きをした。

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 /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, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

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。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。

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 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

パンは三日後に古くなった。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。

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/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 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

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 /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。

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 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 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

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 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 /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, 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 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 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 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 verb /straɪd/

stride

長い決定的な歩幅で歩く；進展する

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

彼女は自信を持ってステージを歩いた。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太陽光エネルギー

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太陽光エネルギーは炭素排出量を削減するためには不可欠です。

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 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 /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 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提出, 服従

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

彼女の報告書の提出は、マネージャーに評価されました。

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。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

ひどく

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者は事故でひどく負傷しました。

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 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 /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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。

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 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 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 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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。

B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

株主

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。

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 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 孤立; 一人

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

彼は山中で孤独な生活を送っていました。

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.

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。