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 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 /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。

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 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 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

鎮静する

Meaning

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

Example

The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.

看護師は手術の前に患者を鎮静しました。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。

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 /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。

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 /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

水没

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

海面上昇による沿岸地域の水没は重大な懸念事項です。

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。

C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的

Meaning

having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement

Example

The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.

アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

汚れた

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

泥遊びをした後、彼の服は汚れていた。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期の仕事

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

彼女は海外に移住する前に短期間の教師として働きました。

C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

慎重に調べる

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

科学者は自分の発見を公開する前にデータを慎重に調べました。

C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。

C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

相乗的な

Meaning

Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.

Example

A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.

相乗的な効果は、栄養素が一緒に働くときに発生します。

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

詐欺師

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

警察はついに悪名高い詐欺師を捕まえた。

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。

C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

Example

She was too subservient to challenge his decision.

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 /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点

Meaning

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

Example

People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.

人々は夏至を祝うために祭りや儀式を行います。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

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 /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。

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。

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

波

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

市内で盗難が立て続けに発生しています。

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 /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

節制

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

彼は5年間その節制を保っています。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。

C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する

Meaning

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

Example

The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.

修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。

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 /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運

Meaning

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。

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 /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

幸運な偶然

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

その古い写真アルバムを見つけたのはまさに幸運な偶然だった。

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 /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。

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 /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

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 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 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 /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

使用可能

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

その古い自転車は年齢に関係なく、まだ使用可能です。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

体系的戦略

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

目標を達成するために体系的戦略が採用されました。

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 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 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

無罪; 無邪気; 純粋

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

無邪気な子供は純白のドレスで罪のないように見えた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

サリー

Meaning

a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

Example

She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.

彼女は祭りで赤い絹のサリーを着てとてもエレガントに見えました。

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 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

糸 / 取り残された

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

嵐は多くの観光客を島に取り残しました。

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。

C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

シルクの布

Meaning

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

Example

The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.

花嫁はシルクの布で作られた美しいドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the same time.

Example

Synchronous learning involves live online classes.

同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。

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 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。

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 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。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

塩分侵入

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

塩分侵入は沿岸地域に影響を与える。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。

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 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。

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 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

スケープゴート

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

彼はチームの悪いパフォーマンスのスケープゴートとなった。

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 /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 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 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する

Meaning

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Example

The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.

契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。

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 /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

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 /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

服が床に散らばっていた。

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 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。