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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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自信過剰な
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
その自信過剰な学生は何度も先生を遮った。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

伝記
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
図書館には詩人の古い伝記があります。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

二院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

気管支
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左気管支は左肺に空気を運びます。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

恐怖 / 不安
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
インフレーションの脅威は政治的な恐怖に変わった。
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。
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 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう；取りかかる
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

はったり屋
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

牛に関連する
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
彼女のボバインな表情は感情を示すことはなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

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

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
中世では、市民は投票権と財産を所有する権利を持っていました。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

冒涜的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

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

bioavailability

体内吸収能力
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。
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。
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 /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

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

busty

胸が豊かな
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
その女優はファッション雑誌でよく胸が豊かなと表現された。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

ブイヨン
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
彼女は味を加えるためにブイヨンに野菜を加えました。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

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

Bele

ベレ魚
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

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

bilk

だます
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

二足歩行動物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人間は二足歩行動物の例です。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返事で会話が終わった。
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 /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

死体置き台
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
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 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

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

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底ブーツ
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
俳優は彼のクラシックな衣装の一部としてバスキンを履いていました。
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

木の幹
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
木の幹は太くて強かった。
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 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。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者；胸（俗語）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
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 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

懇願する
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
彼は裁判官に慈悲を請いました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

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

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
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 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 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

示唆する
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。
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。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
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。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

急速に成長する
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
新しい工場が開設されてから、都市の人口は急速に増加し始めました。
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 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 /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。
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。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
大工はテーブルの端を斜めに切りました。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。
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。