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B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花は甘い香りがする。
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

彼女
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
彼女は市場に行って野菜を買います。
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。
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。
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

空色
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
彼女の空色の目が太陽の光で輝いていた。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共有
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
彼らは大学の近くのシェアアパートに住んでいます。
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要な
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
ソーシャルメディアは人間関係に重要な影響を与えています。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
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。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

持続可能で協力的なアプローチ
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
環境問題を解決するためには、持続可能で協力的なアプローチが不可欠です。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
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 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

鎌
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。
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 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
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。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

スピーチ; 演説;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
大統領は国民に向けて感動的なスピーチをしました。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。
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。
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

計画的貯蓄
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
計画的貯蓄は高齢期の財務危機を軽減することができます。
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 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

愚かに見せる、または効果や熱意を妨げる
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
繰り返しの仕事が労働者の創造性を鈍らせているようだった。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

スープ
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
私は昼食にチキンスープを一杯食べました。
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

こぼす
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
コーヒーをこぼさないように気を付けて。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
私たちは海で泳ぎました。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

基準
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高い基準は競技者を奮起させます。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
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。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。
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。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
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 /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

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

scenario

可能な状況
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

文; 刑期
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
裁判官は彼に5年間の刑期を与えました。
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

簡単な; シンプル; 複雑でない
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
これは誰でもフォローできる簡単なレシピです。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

通常、石、金属、木材で作られた三次元の芸術作品
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
自由の女神像はニューヨークの有名なランドマークです。
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 /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
川の源流は山の高い所にある。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
食べ過ぎた後、胃が痛いです。
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 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。
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 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

使い果たされた, 疲れ切った
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
彼女は試験の準備に全てのエネルギーを使い果たした。
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。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
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。
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

賢い; 機知に富んだ; よく着飾った; スタイリッシュ
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
彼女はテクノロジー株に投資するという賢い決断を下しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。
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。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

短気な; すぐに怒る
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

厳しい
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
山登りは厳しい仕事だった。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。
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。
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
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。
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 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 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜在意識
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐怖はしばしば潜在意識から生まれます。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

スポーク / 言った
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自転車のスポークは事故後に曲がっていた。
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。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

以来
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
私は子供の頃から彼女を知っています。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的な
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
ミツバチと花の関係は共生的です。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。