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。

B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス

Meaning

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

Example

Effective business finance enhances profitability.

効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス

Meaning

The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.

Example

Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.

効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

無味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

このスープは私の好みにとっては無味でした。

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。

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。

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

ビジネスの成功

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

革新はビジネスの成功を促進します。

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 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？

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。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。

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。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

花が咲く

Meaning

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

Example

The small garden began to blossom in spring.

小さな庭は春に花が咲き始めた。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。

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。

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。

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。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。

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。

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 /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収

Meaning

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

Example

The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.

その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。

B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

活発な; 速い; 元気な

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

彼女は朝、元気を感じるために活発に歩いた。

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 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

咲く；繁栄する

Meaning

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

Example

The roses bloom beautifully every spring.

バラは毎年春に美しく咲きます。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

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。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支援

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

そのプロジェクトは、いくつかの主要な投資家から支援を受けました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。

B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

追放する

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

王は裏切り者を王国から追放した。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。

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。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

彼女は植物園で働いています。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖する, 飼育する

Meaning

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young

Example

They breed horses on their farm.

彼らは農場で馬を育てています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

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。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。

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。

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 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。

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。

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.

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。

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/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。

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。

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。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

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 /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。

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, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

彼女は額の汗を拭った。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見

Meaning

showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly

Example

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

薬は苦い味がしました。

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。

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, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。

B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード

Meaning

a person employed to protect someone from harm

Example

The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.

その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行動的

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

心理学者は子供の行動パターンを研究した。

B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

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。

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.