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B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封鎖
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海上封鎖により物資が港に届くのを防ぎました。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

複雑
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
新しい税法は非常に複雑で、ほとんどの人は理解できません。
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
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。
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

広い; 広大な; 広い範囲をカバーする
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
この地点で川は非常に広いです。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
車は高速道路で故障しました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

慈悲深い, 寛大な
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
寛大な指導者は病院を建設するために資金を寄付しました。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

完全な幸せ; 大きな喜び
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
彼女は美しい夕日を見ながら純粋な幸せを感じました。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

素晴らしい
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮な; 残忍な; 未開の
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
囚人に対する野蛮な扱いは人権団体によって非難された。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

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
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
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。
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

予算
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
家族は支出を管理するために予算を作成しました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

混乱した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
長く疲れる会議の後、彼の心は混乱しているように感じた。
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

障壁
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
その障壁は入場を防ぎました。
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
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。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
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。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁の
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
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。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

設計図
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建築家は新しい建物のために設計図を提示しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

イギリス英語の単語または特徴
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' という言葉はよく知られているブリティシズムです。
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会職
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
司教は彼を裕福な教会職に任命しました。
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

によって
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
その本は有名な作家によって書かれました。
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
彼女は普段使いのために快適なブラジャーを買った。
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
問題を簡潔に説明してください。
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保釈
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
逮捕後、彼は保釈されました。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

ビジネス; 事業; 商業
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
彼は大学を卒業後、自分のビジネスを始めました。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
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。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
その像は固い銅でできていました。
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
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。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

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
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
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。
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

お風呂; 浴槽
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
私は毎晩、熱いお風呂に入ります。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

ボアコンストリクター
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
ボアコンストリクターはその獲物を巻きつけました。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水疱
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医者は彼の腕の水疱を検査しました。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
私たちはこの春に私たちの野菜庭に緑の豆を植えました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

泥や水を引きずって物を濡らし、汚し、乱れさせる
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
子供たちは雨の中で遊んだ後、濡れて泥だらけで家に帰った。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

フジツボ
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
古い船の船体にはフジツボがびっしりと付いていた。
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。
A2 noun breɪn

brain

脳
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
脳は一度に一つのことにしか集中できません。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
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。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

入り江
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
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。
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

なる
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
彼女は何年もの勉強を経て医師になりました。
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

ブーンという音
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
会議中に電話がブーンと鳴るのが聞こえた。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

手すり
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
彼女は階段を降りる時、手すりをしっかりと握っていた。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大樽
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

放送者
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
ブロードキャスターは試合を数百万の視聴者にライブ放送しました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

両方
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
旅行について両方の子供たちは興奮していました。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼地
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
ハイカーたちは沼地に足を取られました。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。