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。

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。

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

夏はビーチに行くのが大好きです。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

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。

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

立つ

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

先生が入る時に立ってください。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い

Meaning

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

Example

The servant opened the door for the guests.

召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。

C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する

Meaning

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

Example

She sneered at his attempt to sing.

彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。

C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

Example

She was too subservient to challenge his decision.

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

Meaning

to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence

Example

His boots squelched in the wet ground.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太陽

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈みます。

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。

A2 noun /stres/

stress

ストレス

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

過度のストレスは健康に問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

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。

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

棚

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

窓の近くの棚に本を置きました。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。

B2 noun /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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物は外部刺激に反応します。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所

Meaning

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

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

見える

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

長い旅の後、彼は疲れているように見える。

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。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

衛兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。

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 /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 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。

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。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。

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 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

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。

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

だらしない女性

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

その家は、だらしない女性が住んでいるように見えた。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

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 /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。

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。

C1 verb /siːp/

seep

しみ出す

Meaning

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

Example

Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.

水が壁のひび割れからしみ出し始めました。

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

ロフ魚

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

ロフ魚はベンガルの家庭でよく香辛料と一緒に調理されます。

C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

台所の使用人

Meaning

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

Example

In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.

中世の時代、スカリオンは鍋やフライパンを掃除する責任がありました。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

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

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

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 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

ごめん

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

彼女は起こったことを後悔していた。

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 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。

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/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

Example

The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。

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。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

撃つ / 写真を撮る

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

彼は弓と矢で射撃する方法を学んだ。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

静かな; 無音の; 騒がない

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

図書館は学習時間中は完全に静かでした。

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。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的

Meaning

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

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。

C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠

Meaning

A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.

Example

J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.

J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。

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。

C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦の束

Meaning

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

農夫は肩に小麦の束を運んでいました。

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

影

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

木は夕方に庭に長い影を投げかけた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

眠る

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

毎晩8時間寝る必要があります。

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。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

維持する

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

チームは彼らの成功を維持するために一生懸命働きました。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

恥

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

彼は仕事での不誠実な行動に深い恥を感じた。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Example

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

サッカー

Meaning

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

Example

He loves to play soccer with his friends.

彼は友達とサッカーをするのが好きです。

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

石鹸

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

石鹸と水で手を洗ってください。

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

学校の監督は校長の責任です。

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。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。

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 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

少し

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

今日、温度は少し上昇しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

暗黒

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

彼らは松明を持って暗黒の洞窟を歩いていました。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

活発

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

活発な祖母は素早いダンスステップで皆を驚かせました。

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 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。

C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。

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 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。

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食

Meaning

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

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。