वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

bombardment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/
爆撃 (bakugeki)

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

"The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war."

"その都市は戦争中に激しい爆撃に耐えた。" (Sono toshi wa sensou-chuu ni hageshii bakugeki ni taeta.)
adjective C1
/ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/
本物の; 正当な; 合法の (honmono no; seitō na; gōhō no)

genuine; authentic; legitimate

"She is a bonafide expert in her field."

"彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。" (Kanojo wa sono bunya no honmono no senmonka desu.)
Bonanza definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bəˈnæn.zə/
富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事 (tomi, un, matawa rieki no totsuzen no zōka o hikiokosu jōkyō ya dekigoto)

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

"The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country."

"石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。" (Sekiyu no hakken wa chiisana kuni ni totte bonanza deshita.)
Bondage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/
奴隷状態; 拘束 (dorei joutai, kousoku)

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

"The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression."

"人々は圧政の束縛から逃れるために戦った。" (Hitobito wa assē no sokubaku kara nogareru tame ni tatakatta.)
Book binder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/
本の製本工 (hon no seihon kō)

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

"The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript."

"古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。" (Furui hon no seihon kō wa kobunsho o shinchō ni shūfuku shimashita.)
Bookish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbʊkɪʃ/
本好き (honzuki)

Spending much time reading or studying; scholarly but lacking practical experience.

"He was too bookish to enjoy outdoor activities."

"彼は屋外活動を楽しむには本好きすぎた。" (Kare wa okuzai katsudō o tanoshimu ni wa honzuki sugita.)
boon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/buːn/
恩恵 (onkei)

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

"The internet is a boon to modern education."

"インターネットは現代教育にとって恩恵です。" (inta-netto wa gendai kyouiku ni totte onkei desu.)
bootstrap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/noun C1
ˈbuːt.stræp
外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる (gaibu no shikin choutatsu nashi de kojin shigen wo shiyou shite bijinesu wo tachiage, hatten saseru)

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

"He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources."

"彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。" (Kare wa saishōgen no risōsu de jibun no kaisha o tachiagemashita.)
bootstrapping definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ
自己資金調達ビジネス、自己依存の努力 (jiko shikin choutatsu bijinesu, jiko izon no doryoku)

Self-funding business, self-reliant effort.

"The startup used bootstrapping to grow."

"スタートアップはブートストラッピングを利用して成長した。" (Sutātopu wa bootstrapping o riyou shite seichou shita.)
booze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/buːz/
(sake)

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively

"They bought some booze for the party."

"彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。" (karera wa paatii no tame ni sake o katta)
boozy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbuːzi/
酒気帯びた (shuki obita)

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

"The party became boozy as the night went on."

"夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。" (yoru ga fukeru ni tsurete paatii wa shuki obite kita)
noun C1
/ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/
(ku)

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

"Brooklyn is a borough of New York City."

"ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。" (Burukkurin wa Nyūyōku-shi no ku desu.)
noun C1
/ˈbʊzəm/
(mune)

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

"She kept the secret close to her bosom."

"彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。" (Kanojo wa himitsu o mune ni shimatte oita.)
botch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɒtʃ/
失敗する (shippai suru)

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

"He completely botched the repair job."

"彼は修理の仕事を完全に失敗させた。" (Kare wa shūri no shigoto o kanzen ni shippai saseta.)
Bottle-green definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/
ボトルグリーン (botoru guriin)

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

"She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party."

"彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。" (Kanojo wa yoru no paatii ni utsukushii botoru guriin no doresu o kite ita.)
bountiful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/
豊富な / 寛大な (hōfu na / kandaina)

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

"The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest."

"農家は豊富な収穫に感謝していた。" (Nōka wa hōfu na shūkaku ni kansha shite ita.)
bourgeois definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C1
/ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/
ブルジョア (burujioa)

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

"The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers."

"その小説は都市住民のブルジョア生活様式を批判している。" (Sono shōsetsu wa toshi jūmin no burujioa seikatsu yōshiki o hihan shite iru.)
Bout definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/baʊt/
激しい活動の短い期間や、特にスポーツや病気での競争 (hageshī katsudō no mijikai kikan ya, toku ni supōtsu ya byōki de no kyōsō)

a short period of intense activity or a contest, especially in sports or illness

"He had a severe bout of flu last winter."

"彼は昨年の冬にひどいインフルエンザにかかりました。" (Kare wa sakunen no fuyu ni hidoi infuruenza ni kakarimashita.)
brainwash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C1
/ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/
洗脳する (senno suru)

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

"The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda."

"その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。" (sono dantai wa atarashii menbaa o senno shiyou to shita)
brandish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
振る (furu)

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

"He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders."

"彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。" (Kare wa shin'nyūsha o kowagaraseru tame ni ken o futta.)
brash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bræʃ/
図々しい (zuzushii)

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

"His brash comments offended many people at the meeting."

"彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。" (Kare no zuzushii komentou wa kaigi de ooku no hitobito wo okorase mashita.)
Brassiere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brəˈzɪər/
ブラジャー (burajaa)

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

"She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear."

"彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。" (kanojo wa nichijō-teki ni kiru tame ni kaiteki na burajaa o kaimashita)
brawl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brɔːl/
乱闘 (rantou)

a noisy fight in a public place

"A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night."

"夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。" (Yoru osoku ni baa no soto de rantou ga okotta.)
brazen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbreɪzən/

Bold and without shame; shameless.

"She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone."

breadth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brɛdθ/
(fuku)

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

"The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone."

"彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。" (Kare no chishiki no fuku wa mina ni kanmei o ataemashita.)
breaker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbreɪkər/
ブレーカー(何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置) (bureikā)

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

"The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity."

"嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。" (Arashi no aida ni bureikā ga torippu shi, denki ga setsudan saremashita.)
brevity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brevity

noun C1
/ˈbrɛvɪti/

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

"The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged."

Bridle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈbraɪ.dəl/

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to restrain.

"The rider tightened the bridle before setting off."

brigade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
消防隊 (shouboutai)

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

"The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames."

"消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。" (Shouboutai wa hi wo kesu tame ni jinsoku ni touchakushimashita.)
Brim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/brɪm/
(fuchi)

The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.

"Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy."

"彼女の目は喜びの涙であふれていました。" (Kanojo no me wa yorokobi no namida de afureteimashita.)
brine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/braɪn/
塩水 (ensui)

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

"The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh."

"オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。" (Orību wa shinsen-sa o tamotsu tame ni ensui ni hozon saremashita.)
bristle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C1
/ˈbrɪsəl/
硬い毛; 怒りで反応する (katai ke; ikari de hannou suru)

to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber

"The cat bristled when it saw the dog."

"猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。" (Neko wa inu wo mite, ke ga sakadatta.)
bristling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbrɪslɪŋ/
逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた (sakadachi shita; enerugī ni michita)

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

"He entered the room bristling with confidence."

"彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。" (Kare wa jishin manman de heya ni haitta.)
brittle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbrɪtl/
壊れやすい (kowareyasui)

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

"The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily."

"ガラスはとても壊れやすくて、簡単に割れました。" (Gurasu wa totemo kowareyasukute, kantan ni waremashita.)
broach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/broʊtʃ/
取り上げる (toriageru)

to bring up a subject for discussion

"She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager."

"彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。" (Kanojo wa maneja to kyūryō no wadai wo toriageru koto ni kimemashita.)
broil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/brɔɪl/
グリルする (guriru suru)

To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

"She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown."

"彼女は鶏肉を金色に焼くまで焼いた。" (Kanojo wa toriniku wo kin'iro ni yaku made yaita.)
brokerage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/
仲介業者 (chūka gyōsha)

A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.

"The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home."

"不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。" (Fudōsan chūka gyōsha wa karera ga atarashī ie o mitsukeru no o tetsudatta.)
bronchitis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/
気管支炎 (kikanshien)

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs

"The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis."

"医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。" (Isha wa kare ni kyūsei no kikanshien o shindan shimashita.)
brood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brood

verb C1
/bruːd/

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

"He sat alone, brooding over his failures."

brook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/brʊk/
小川 / 容認する (ogawa / yōnin suru)

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

"The village was built near a clear brook."

"その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。" (Sono mura wa kiyorakana ogawa no chikaku ni tateraremashita.)
brunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/brʌnt/
主な影響 (omona eikyo)

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

"The small town bore the brunt of the storm."

"小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。" (Chiisana machi wa arashi no omona eikyo o ukemashita.)
brutality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bruːˈtæləti/
残虐さ (zangyakusa)

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

"The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community."

"その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。" (Sono kougeki no zangyakusa wa chiiki zentai o shinkan saseta)
brutalize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbruːtəlaɪz/
残虐に扱う (zangyaku ni atsukau)

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

"The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians."

"その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。" (sono seiken wa mujitsu no minkan jin o zangyaku ni atsukatta to shite hinan sareta)
budge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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budge

verb C1
/bʌdʒ/

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

"Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision."

buff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective/verb C1
/bʌf/
映画ファン / 磨く (eiga fan / migaku)

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

"He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend."

"彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。" (Kare wa maishuumatsu eiga wo miru eiga fan desu.)
Bugle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbjuːɡəl/
バグル (baguru)

a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls

"The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony."

"兵士は式典の開始を合図するためにバグルを吹いた" (Heishi wa shikiten no kaishi o aizu suru tame ni baguru o fuita)
bulge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bulge

noun, verb C1
/bʌldʒ/

A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.

"The bag began to bulge with too many books inside."

Bullock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbʊlək/
作業牛 (sagyō ushi)

A young bull, especially a castrated one, raised for work or meat.

"The farmer used a bullock to plow the field."

"農家は畑を耕すために作業牛を使った。" (Nōka wa hatake o tagayasu tame ni sagyō ushi o tsukatta.)
noun C1
/bʌm/
(shiri)

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

"He sat on his bum all day doing nothing."

"彼は一日中お尻に座って何もしなかった。" (Kare wa ichinichijū oshiri ni suwatte nani mo shinakatta.)
bungle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbʌŋɡəl/
台無しにする (dainashi ni suru)

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

"He bungled the presentation and confused the audience."

"彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。" (Kare wa purezentēshon wo dainashi ni shi, chōshū wo konran sasemashita.)