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B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

持続可能な開発
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
エコツーリズムは地域社会の持続可能な開発に貢献しています。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。
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 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。
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/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

厳密に
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
建物内での喫煙は厳密に禁止されています。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。
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。
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 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 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
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 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

別々に
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
彼らは会議に別々に行くことに決めた。
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 /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。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。
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 /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
彼女は毎朝床を掃く。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
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 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。
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 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 /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。
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 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
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 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 ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

印象的な
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
彼女の印象的な美しさは皆の注目を集めました。
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 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 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

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。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人;予想外に成功するもの
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
映画は予想外のヒットになった。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
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 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 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 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。
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 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 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

人工衛星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
人工衛星は研究のために重要なデータを提供します。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。
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 /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
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 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
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 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。
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 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奨学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
彼女は留学するための奨学金を受け取りました。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

持続可能性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
持続可能性は長期的な環境健康を保証します。
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 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
その地域には古代の構造物があります。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
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 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。
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 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。
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 /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。