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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 /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
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 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。
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 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 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 /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 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
車は赤信号で静止したままでした。
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 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 /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 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。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦る, 引っ掻く
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに膝を擦りむきました。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。
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 ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
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 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 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

静かにまたは穏やかに
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話しました。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

短くする
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。
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 /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 /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。
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 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 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 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。
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。
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 /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 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 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 /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。
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 /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 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

きしみ音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。
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 /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 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 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 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。
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 /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。
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 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。
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 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
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 /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 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
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。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。
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 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。
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 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。
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 ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

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。
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
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 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 /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。
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 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。
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 /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 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。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
その映画は若い観客には過度に性的に露骨だと見なされました。
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 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 steɪks

stakes

賭け
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。
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 /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 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 /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 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.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。
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 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
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 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 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 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成の
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学物質は加工食品に使用されます。
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 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 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。
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。
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 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。
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 /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。