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C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自己抑制
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
彼の危機的な状況での自己抑制は素晴らしかった。
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

生存のための食物または支援
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水は人間の生存に欠かせない。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
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。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
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。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

怠惰; 仕事や努力をすることに対する reluctance
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰は、目標達成を妨げました。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

スポンジ状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
ケーキは軽くてスポンジ状の質感がありました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神聖不可侵
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言論の自由は民主主義社会では神聖不可侵と見なされています。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

間隔反復
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
スペースド・リピティションは長期記憶を保持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

磨く / 徹底的に探す
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
彼女はキッチンを磨いて、ピカピカにしました。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

こし器
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
パスタの水を切るためにこし器を使ってください。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

スティグマタイズする
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
特定の病気の人々はしばしば不当な方法でスティグマタイズされる。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

粗末な
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
契約者は修理作業で粗末な仕事をしました。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。
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 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切る、関係を断つ
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
彼は争いの後、会社との関係を断たなければならなかった。
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。
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/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

魔法
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村人たちは病気が魔法によって引き起こされたと信じていました。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

寸劇
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。
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.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

ふるい
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
彼女はパスタをこすためにふるいを使いました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

シナジー効果が得られるようにする, 力を合わせる, 協力する
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
チームは生産性を最大化するために協力しました。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府はさらなるレビューまで現状を維持することを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

懐疑論者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
その科学者は確固たる証拠のない理論に懐疑的でした。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

沈める
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水の水が村を沈めると脅かしていました。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

溶かす
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
作業員は工場で鉱石から鉄を溶かして取り出します。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

切り替える
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
列車は別の線路に切り替えられました。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海の景色
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
アーティストは夕日で美しい海の景色を描きました。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。
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。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

詐欺する
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
コンアーティストは、老人の貯金を騙し取ろうとした。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

階層化する
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究者たちは年齢層に基づいてデータを階層化する予定です。
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

スクロール依存症
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
スクロール依存症はスマートフォンユーザーの間で増加している懸念事項です。
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

魅力的で洗練された
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーで全員に感銘を与えた洗練された紳士だった。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隠遁
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

相乗効果, 協力
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
二つの会社間の相乗効果により、成功したパートナーシップが生まれました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

かいこ
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
カイコは桑の葉を食べて、絹を生産します。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。
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。