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B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

かろうじて; ちょうど; ほとんどない
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
私はかろうじて試験に合格しました。
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。
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。
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。
A2 verb /bet/

bet

賭ける
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
明日雨が降るだろうと賭けます。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。
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 /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。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

銀行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
彼女は銀行にお金を預けました。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。
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 /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。
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 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。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

ボンベイフィッシュ
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
ボンベイダックは乾燥して揚げると人気の珍味です。
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。
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 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。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
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 /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

気圧計
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
バロメーターは嵐が近づいていることを示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。
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。
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

吠える
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
犬の鳴き声が森を通り抜けて響いた。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

魅了する
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
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。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

優しさ; 穏やかさ; 良いまたは親切な性質
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
彼女の優しさは、彼女をすべての人々から愛される存在にしました。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

パン
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
今朝ベーカリーで新鮮なパンを買いました。
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 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 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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

丸い種子のカプセル（綿花や亜麻のような）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
農夫は綿のボールを調べて、その品質を確認しました。
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 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田園
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

ふさわしい
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
フォーマルな服装はその場の厳粛さにふさわしい。
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。
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

狂気
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
ファンはチームが優勝したとき、狂気になった。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防壁
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
砦の壁は敵の攻撃に対する防壁として機能していた。
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。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
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 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

ベッドシーツ
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
清潔な白いベッドシーツは彼女の肌に柔らかく感じました。
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
彼女は数学とコンピュータサイエンスの強力な背景を持っています。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

かご
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
彼女はバスケットにリンゴを入れて運んだ。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

会計係
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
会計係は新しい図書館の予算を承認しました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

魅惑的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

ボレロ（スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
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。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

美しく
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで美しく歌った。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。
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 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
私の兄は私より2歳年上です。
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。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗野
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
彼の粗野な行動はディナーパーティーを台無しにした。
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

退屈
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
講義は退屈すぎて、何人かの学生が眠ってしまった。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。
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。
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 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。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本的に
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平凡
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
彼のスピーチは平凡なクリシェでいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
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。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。
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。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血の大惨事
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
戦争は血まみれの大虐殺に変わった。
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。
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

ビーチ
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
彼らはビーチでリラックスして一日を過ごしました。
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.