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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。
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 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 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 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 /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 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

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

brace

装具；備える
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
彼女は強い風に備えた。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

爆撃機
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
爆撃機部隊は夜明けに都市の上を飛んだ。
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
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.
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。
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 /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 /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。
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 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 ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝶の個体数
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
蝶の個体数は生息地の喪失によって減少しています。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

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

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。
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 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 breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。
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/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 /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 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。
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.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

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

battlefield

戦場
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
戦場は戦いの残骸で覆われていた。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
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 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。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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。
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 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 /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 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 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 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 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。
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 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 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 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。
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 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 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 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
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 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 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 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 /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。
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 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 /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。
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 /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 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。
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 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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。
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 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。
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.
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 /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 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 /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 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 ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。
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 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。
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 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。