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C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

鳴き声
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

縁
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
会社は破産の縁に立っていた。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

焼き肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

ブラシ
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
私は毎朝柔らかいブラシで歯を磨きます。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。
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。
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

バナナ
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
バナナはカリウムの良い供給源です。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

ビジネスマン
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
ビジネスマンは新しい技術に多額の投資をしました。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

表示する
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
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。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

バランスの取れた
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

魅了する / 欺いて引きつける
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
彼女はストーリーテリングで観客を魅了した。
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

風船
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
子供たちはパーティーで赤い風船で遊んでいました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

コルセット
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

焼く
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
彼女は友達の誕生日のためにケーキを焼きました。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

ビュート
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者たちは砂漠の中に高いビュートが立ち上るのを見ることができました。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

聖書
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
彼女は毎朝聖書を読みます。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鳥
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
鳥が木の枝で歌っていました。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

体
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
運動は体を健康に保つのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

本好きな; 学問的な
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
彼女は本好きな性格と文学への愛で知られていました。
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

婚約する
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
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。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
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。
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

試合; ラウンド; 時期;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
病気の一段落後、彼女はついに回復し、仕事に戻りました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

冗談
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
同僚たちは会議中に軽いバンターを楽しんだ。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。
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/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

要塞, 防衛拠点
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
その城は敵の攻撃に対する要塞として立っていました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

書店
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
彼女は午後ずっと書店で過ごした。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
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。
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

くちばし
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
そのカモは水から食べ物をろ過するためにくちばしを使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

減らす、抑える
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
彼は結果を待ちながら息を呑んで話した。
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大きなカラフルなバンダナ
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
彼は首に赤いバンダナを結んだ。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

ボウル
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
彼女は大きな陶器のボウルにスープを盛った。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

衝突
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
彼はドアに偶然ぶつかった。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

振る舞う
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
子供たちは学校でうまく振る舞うべきです。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。
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。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

偽る
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
彼の落ち着いた顔は彼の内なる不安を偽っていた。
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

赤ちゃん
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
赤ちゃんはベビーベッドで静かに寝ています。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方条例
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市議会は、街頭の販売業者を規制する新しい条例を可決しました。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

屋根付き通路
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
その通路は家とガレージを繋げていた。
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最善の努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
彼は時間通りに仕事を終えるために最善の努力をした。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

バスタードティーク
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
バスタードティークの木は春に鮮やかなオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害な
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
彼の有害な影響がコミュニティを破壊した。
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

持ってくる
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
明日、クラスに本を持ってきてください。
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

破裂する
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
風船は大きな音を立ててバーストします。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

大気圧の変化を記録する機器
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
科学者は圧力の変動を調べるためにバログラフを確認した。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

手綱; 騎馬用具
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
騎手はレースの前に馬の手綱を調整した。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

肉屋
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
肉屋は私たちの夕食のために最高の牛肉の切り身を勧めました。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
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。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

バットで打つ
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
彼女は魅力的にまばたきしている。
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

借りる
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
ちょっとあなたのペンを借りてもいいですか？
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

バイオスフィア
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
気候変動はバイオスフィア全体に影響を与えています。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

非難する
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
間違いを私に責めないでください。