वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

bethink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈθɪŋk/
思い出す (omoidasu)

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

"He bethought himself of the promise he had made."

"彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。" (Kare wa jibun ga shita yakusoku o omoidasita.)
betide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtaɪd/
起こる (okoru)

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

"Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules."

"ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。" (Rūru o yaburu mono wa sainan o kaburu darou.)
betimes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/bɪˈtaɪmz/
早く (hayaku)

early; in good time

"She rose betimes to finish her work."

"彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。" (Kanojo wa shigoto o owaraseru tame ni hayaku okimashita.)
betoken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtəʊkən/
示唆する (shisa suru)

to be a sign or indication of something

"Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm."

"暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。" (Kurai kumo wa semari kuru arashi o shisa shite iru.)
betroth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtroʊð/
婚約する (kon'yaku suru)

To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.

"He was betrothed to the princess at a young age."

"彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。" (Kare wa wakai koro, ōjo to kon'yaku shite ita.)
betrothal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðəl/
婚約 (kon'yaku)

The formal engagement to be married.

"Their betrothal was announced to the whole village."

"彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。" (Karera no kon'yaku wa murajuu ni happyou saremashita.)
betrothed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðd/
婚約者 (konyakusha)

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.

"She introduced him as her betrothed."

"彼女は彼を婚約者として紹介しました。" (Kanojo wa kare o konyakusha toshite shōkai shimashita.)
bevel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈbɛvəl/
斜面 (shamen)

A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.

"The carpenter beveled the edges of the table."

"大工はテーブルの端を斜めに切りました。" (Daiku wa tēburu no hashi o naname ni kirimashita.)
bevy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɛvi/
群れ, グループ (mure, gurūpu)

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

"A bevy of swans floated on the lake."

"一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。" (Ikun no hakuchō ga mizuumi o oyoideita.)
bewail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈweɪl/
嘆き悲しむ (nageki kanashimu)

to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly

"She bewailed the loss of her childhood home."

"彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。" (Kanojo wa kodomo no koro no ie o ushinatta koto o nageki kanashinda)
bewitch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃ/
魅了する (miryō suru)

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

"The dancer's performance bewitched the audience."

"ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。" (Dansā no pafōmansu wa kankyaku o miryō shita.)
adjective C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
魅惑的 (miwaku-teki)

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

"She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room."

"彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。" (Kanojo wa miwaku-teki na egao o misete, heya no naka no zen'in o miryō shimashita.)
bibliomania definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/
ビブリオマニア (biburiomania)

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

"His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books."

"彼のビブリオマニアは、彼を本で部屋をいっぱいにさせた。" (Kare no biburiomania wa, kare o hon de heya o ippai ni saseta.)
bibliophile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/
書籍愛好者 (shoseki aihōsha)

A person who loves or collects books.

"She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores."

"彼女は古い本屋で週末を過ごす本の愛好者です。" (Kanojo wa furui honya de shūmatsu o sugosu hon no aikōsha desu.)
bibulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪbjələs/
酒好き (sakezuki)

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

"His bibulous habits worried his family."

"彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。" (Kare no sakezuki na shūkan wa kazoku o shinpai saseta.)
bicameral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/baɪˈkæmərəl/
二院制 (ni-insei)

Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.

"The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

"アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。" (Amerika gasshūkoku ni wa jōin to ka'in kara naru ni-insei no rippō kikan ga arimasu.)
bide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/baɪd/
待つ (matsu)

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

"He decided to bide his time before making a move."

"彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。" (Kare wa ugoki wo okosu mae ni jikan wo matsu koto ni kimemashita.)
biennial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/baɪˈɛniəl/
隔年の (kakunen no)

happening every two years

"The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors."

"その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。" (Sono kakunen no matsuri wa nan-sen nin mo no hōmon-sha o hikitsukemasu.)
bier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪər/
死体置き台 (shitai okidai)

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

"The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service."

"棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。" (Kan wa sougi no sai, shitai okidai ni okaremashita.)
bifurcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/
二つに分かれる (futatsu ni wakareru)

to divide into two branches or parts

"The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill."

"その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。" (Sono doro wa oka no ue de futatsu no wakare michi ni wakaremasu.)
bifurcated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/
二つに分かれた (futatsu ni wakareta)

Divided into two branches or parts.

"The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island."

"川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。" (Kawa wa shima no mawari o nagareru sai ni futatsu ni wakaremashita.)
bigamist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/
重婚者 (juukonsha)

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

"The man was arrested for being a bigamist."

"その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。" (Sono otoko wa bigamisuto de aru tame taiho sareta.)
bigamy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/
重婚 (jūkon)

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

"He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered."

"彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。" (Kare wa nidome no kekkon ga hakkaku shita ato, jūkon de kiso saremashita.)
bight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/baɪt/
入り江 (iriga)

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

"The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight."

"船員たちは入り江の穏やかな水域でアンカーを下ろした。" (Sen'in-tachi wa iriga no odayakana suiki de ankā o oroshita.)
bilious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪliəs/
胆汁の (tanshū no)

Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.

"He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism."

"不公平な批判を聞いた後、彼は怒りっぽくなった。" (Fukōhei na hihan o kiita ato, kare wa okorippō kunatta.)
bilk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪlk/
だます (damasu)

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

"The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings."

"詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。" (sagishi wa kōrei-sha no chokin o damashi torō to shita.)
billingsgate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
粗野または侮辱的な言葉 (soya mata wa bujokuteki na kotoba)

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

"The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate."

"激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。" (Hageshī giron wa sugu ni soya na kotoba ni kawatta.)
billow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɪloʊ/
波のように膨らむ (nami no yō ni fukuramu)

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

"Smoke billowed from the burning building."

"煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。" (Kemuri wa moete iru tatemono kara nami no yō ni fukurande ita.)
billowing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
波打つ (namiutsu)

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

"She walked through the billowing curtains."

"彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。" (Kanojo wa namiutsu kāten o tōri nuketa.)
bimester definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/baɪˈmɛstər/
二ヶ月の期間 (nikagetsu no kikan)

A period of two months.

"The academic program is divided into six bimesters."

"学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。" (Gakujutsu puroguramu wa muttsu no baimesutā ni wakareteimasu.)
bioavailability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/
バイオアベイラビリティ (baioabeirabiriti)

The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiological activity.

"Vitamin C enhances the bioavailability of iron in the diet."

"ビタミンCは食事中の鉄のバイオアベイラビリティを高めます。" (Bitamin C wa shokuji-chū no tetsu no baioabeirabiriti o takamemasu.)
noun C2
ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd
バイオサイド (baiosaido)

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

"Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases."

"バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。" (Baiosaido wa gaichū o kontorōru shi, byōki no kakusan o herasu no ni yakudachimasu.)
biograph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/
伝記 (denki)

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

"The library holds an old biograph of the poet."

"図書館には詩人の古い伝記があります。" (Toshokan ni wa shijin no furui denki ga arimasu.)
bioremediation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
バイオレメディエーション (baioremediēshon)

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

"Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil."

"バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。" (Baioremediēshon wa osen sareta dojou kara dokuso o torinozoku no ni yakudachimasu.)
biped definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbaɪpɛd/
二足歩行動物 (nisoku hokou doubutsu)

An animal that walks on two feet.

"Humans are examples of biped creatures."

"人間は二足歩行動物の例です。" (Ningen wa nisoku hokou doubutsu no rei desu.)
bisque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪsk/
シーフードスープ (shiifoodo suupu)

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

"We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant."

"レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。" (Resutoran de robusutā bisuku o chūmon shimashita.)
bivouac definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪvuˌæk/
仮設キャンプ (kasetsu kyanpu)

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

"The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside."

"登山者たちは山の斜面に仮設キャンプを設置した。" (Tozanshatachi wa yama no shamen ni kasetsu kyanpu wo setchi shita.)
blab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C2
/blæb/
ぺらぺら話す;秘密を漏らす (pera pera hanasu; himitsu o morasu)

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

"He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone."

"彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。" (kare wa ukkari sapuraizu o minna ni hanashite shimatta)
Black Cardamom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/
黒カルダモン (kuro karudamon)

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

"Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor."

"カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。" (Karē ni kuro karudamon o kuwaete, ricchi de sumōkī na fūmi o tanoshinde kudasai.)
Black-bee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk biː/
黒蜂 (kurobachi)

a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

"The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden."

"黒蜂が庭の花の周りをブンブン飛んでいた。" (Kurobachi ga niwa no hana no mawari o bunbun tonde ita.)
blackball definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblækˌbɔːl/
排除する (haijo suru)

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

"He was blackballed from the club after the controversy."

"彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。" (Kare wa ronsō no ato, kurabu kara haijo sareta.)
Blain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bleɪn/
水疱 (suipō)

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

"The doctor examined the blain on his arm."

"医者は彼の腕の水疱を検査しました。" (Isha wa kare no ude no suipō o kensa shimashita.)
blandish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblændɪʃ/
お世辞を言う (oseji o iu)

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

"He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support."

"彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。" (kare wa shiji o eru tame ni yakunin ni oseji o itta)
blandishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
お世辞 (oseshi)

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

"She used every blandishment to win his support."

"彼女は彼の支持を得るためにあらゆるお世辞を使った。" (Kanojo wa kare no shiji o eru tame ni arayuru oseshi o tsukatta.)
blase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/blɑːˈzeɪ/
無関心, 無感動 (mukanshin, mukandō)

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

"After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris."

"何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。" (Nannen mono zētaku na ryokō no ato, kanojo wa Pari e no betsu no ryokō ni taishite mukanshin o kanjita.)
blaspheme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/blæsˈfiːm/
冒涜する (bōtoku suru)

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

"He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument."

"彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。" (Kare wa hageshī giron-chū ni bōtoku shita to shite kokuhatsu saremashita.)
blasphemous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblæs.fə.məs/
冒涜的 (bōtoku-teki)

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

"The book was banned for its blasphemous content."

"その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。" (Sono hon wa bōtoku-teki na naiyō no tame kinshi saremashita.)
blazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbleɪzən/
表示する (hyouji suru)

to display prominently or vividly

"The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters."

"スローガンは太字でバナーに表示されました。" (Surogan wa fudji de banā ni hyōji saremashita.)
blinkered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblɪŋkəd/
視野が狭い (shiya ga semai)

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

"His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture."

"彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。" (Kare no shiya ga semai taido wa, yori ōkina e o misenakatta.)
blithe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/blaɪð/
無頓着 (mutonjaku)

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

"She had a blithe disregard for the rules."

"彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。" (Kanojo wa ruuru o mutonjaku ni mushi shita.)