B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。

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 /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

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 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

木々は秋に葉を落とします。

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

ひどく

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者は事故でひどく負傷しました。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

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 /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。

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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。

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 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

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 /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。

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 /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。

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 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。

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。

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 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

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 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

戦略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

効果的な戦略は気候変動の影響を軽減することができます。

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

署名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

ドキュメントの下部に署名をしてください。

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 /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。

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, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

稲妻が夜空を横切った。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

会議の時間と場所を指定してください。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

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 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

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 /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

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 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 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 孤立; 一人

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

彼は山中で孤独な生活を送っていました。

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。

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 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 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

壊す

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

彼女はフラストレーションでグラスを壊した。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。

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 /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

株式, リスク

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

彼は新しい会社に大きな利害関係を持っています。

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 /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。

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。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

子供は壁に落書きをした。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

ため息をつく

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

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 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。

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 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

皮肉

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

彼の皮肉はよく人々を笑わせたが、時々彼らを怒らせた。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

落ち着かせる

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

お母さんは優しい子守唄で泣いている赤ちゃんを静めました。

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。

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, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。