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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

目をこすることは過剰で有害です。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

映画は予想外のヒットになった。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

喫煙

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は禁止されています。

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

請願者

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

請願者は王の足元で慈悲を乞いました。

B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

お気に入りの色を選んでください。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨げる

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

新しい規制は小規模なビジネスに障害をもたらす可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学校

Meaning

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Example

He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.

彼は神学校に入学して神学を学ぶことに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

スーパー

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

彼女はプロジェクトで素晴らしい仕事をしました。

C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の

Meaning

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.

Example

She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.

彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

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 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。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

彫像のような

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

彼女は彫像のような体型をしていて、どこに行っても人々の視線を引きつけていた。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

彼女は毛布で火を覆った。

B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

計画的貯蓄

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

計画的貯蓄は高齢期の財務危機を軽減することができます。

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。

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.

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ

Meaning

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

Example

The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.

そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。

C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰向けで横たわる

Meaning

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

Example

He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.

彼は草の上に仰向けで横たわり、星を見ていた。

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。

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 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

彼は堅実な家庭から来た。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

年金付き退職

Meaning

to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service

Example

The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.

その会社は三十年の勤務後、上級社員を年金付き退職することに決めました。

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

台無しにする

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

雨が屋外イベントを台無しにした。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

セクター

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

テクノロジーセクターは急速に成長しています。

A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功する

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

彼女はキャリアで成功するために一生懸命働いた。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

叫ぶ

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

彼は彼らの注意を引くために全力で叫んだ。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

Meaning

only one; not one of several

Example

She bought a single ticket for the concert.

C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的な

Meaning

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Example

The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.

ミツバチと花の関係は共生的です。

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

怠惰

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

彼女はベッドから早く起きるにはあまりにも怠惰でした。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

Example

The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日の出

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

私たちは山頂から美しい日の出を見ました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

満足

Meaning

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs

Example

She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.

プロジェクトを完成させた後、彼女は大きな満足感を感じました。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度

Meaning

The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.

Example

The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.

海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

なんとか;

Meaning

in some way; for some reason that is not clear

Example

Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.

なんとか、私はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせることができました。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自殺的

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

無謀な運転は自殺的な行動でした。

C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔

Meaning

Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.

Example

His speech was succinct and impactful.

彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。

B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

ストレッチする

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

Example

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

アスリートは運動前に筋肉をストレッチします。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

言う

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

彼女は私にハローと言った。

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

ソル（音楽のスケールの5番目の音）

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

合唱団はリハーサル中にソル音を歌う練習をしました。

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壌管理

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

適切な土壌管理は、長期的な農業生産性を向上させます。

A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

別々; 異なる; 個別; 分離

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

個人的な生活とプロフェッショナルな生活は分けておいてください。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

その部族は初期の探検家によって半文明と説明されました。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

騎士は鞘から剣を抜きました。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。

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 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 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。

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

目的; 理由;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

彼女は家族の未来のために残業しました。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感なシステムは精密な操作が必要です。

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 /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味しい

Meaning

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

Example

The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.

シェフはテーブルの全員を喜ばせる美味しい料理を準備しました。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的な

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学的な発見は私たちの世界理解を形成し続けています。

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。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

シミ; 汚れ

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

彼の白いシャツにはコーヒーのシミがありました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

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。

C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

汚れ, スマッジ

Meaning

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Example

She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.

彼女はうっかりナプキンにリップスティックをつけてしまった。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

シンクロニズム

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

ダンサーの動きのシンクロニズムは観客を驚かせました。

A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

閉じる

Meaning

to close something, especially a door or window

Example

Please shut the door before you leave.

出かける前にドアを閉めてください。

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。

C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。

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。

C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性または子供の最も高い歌声

Meaning

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

Example

She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.

彼女はコンサートでソプラノの範囲で美しく歌いました。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

説教

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧師は思いやりと許しについて感動的な説教をしました。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

サー

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

サー、注文をお手伝いできますか？

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

ヘビウリ

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

ヘビウリは庭で蛇のような形に曲がりながら育ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

固定観念的な

Meaning

Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.

Example

His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.

彼の固定観念的なジョークは観客を感動させられなかった。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

靴

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

彼女は運動用の新しいランニングシューズを買いました。

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 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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

ショット

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってショットを打った。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。