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C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
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。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい黒いドレスを着て行った。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。
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。
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。
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

出血する
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。
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。
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

ボーイフレンド
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
彼女は彼氏と一緒にパーティーに来ました。
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 verb /bʌt/

but

頭突きする
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
ヤギはフェンスにぶつかった。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

グリルする
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
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。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

利益; 便益; 利点
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
運動は体に多くの健康的な利益をもたらします。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

撒く
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面は秋の葉で覆われていた。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民(裕福な中産階級)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

派手な
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
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。
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 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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
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。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。
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。
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然の大きな音; 強い衝撃や打撃
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
ドアが大きな音を立てて閉まり、皆を起こしました。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために体力を使いました。
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。
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。
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基づく
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
彼らは事実に基づいて決定を下しました。
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
試験の前に勉強することが必要です。
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 /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.
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。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
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。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

野蛮人; 無礼な人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
その裕福なビジネスマンは実際には他の人々に対して敬意を示さなかった野蛮人でした。
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
青い海は地平線まで果てしなく広がっていた。
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。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。
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。
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 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 /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。
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。
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

バス
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
私は毎朝バスで仕事に行きます。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

邪魔する
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
あなたが働いているときに邪魔をしたくありません。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福する
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
牧師は会衆を祝福しました。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
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。
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 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 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

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)
Meaning
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.
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。
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。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
古い石橋は1世紀以上にわたって二つの町を結びつけてきました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

ボクサー; ボクサーパンツ; ボクサー犬
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
そのボクサーはチャンピオンシップの前に毎朝厳しく練習した。
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
彼女は二人の友達の間に座っていた。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

お世辞
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
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。
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
地下室は一階の下にあります。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

ブイ, 浮かべる
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
ニュースは喪失後、彼らの気持ちを高めました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斬首する
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
歴史的記録は、罰として裏切り者が斬首された様子を描写している。
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃをお願いしました。
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

ボール
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
子供たちは公園でボールで遊びました。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

壊れやすい
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
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。
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 /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。
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

ゆでた
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
彼女は朝食に茹で卵を出しました。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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.
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。
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

バブーン
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
バブーンの群れはサバンナの水場の周りに集まりました。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

夢中な、恋に狂った
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
彼は彼女の魅力に完全に夢中だった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。
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。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
A1 verb /biː/

be

である
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
彼女は医者になりたい。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

ブルジョア
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
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。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
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。