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B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。
B2 noun; 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 /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。
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 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。
B2 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 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。
B2 noun /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 /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
その像は固い銅でできていました。
B2 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/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 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。
B2 noun /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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。
B2 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 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 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。
B2 noun /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 /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
B2 noun /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 /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, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
ボートは湾に停泊しています。
B2 noun /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 /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 /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 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 /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
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 /buːθ/

booth

ブース
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。
B2 verb 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 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, 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 /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。
B2 noun /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 /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。
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
B2 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 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 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 /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。
B2 noun /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 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 /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 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 /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/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。
B2 noun /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 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 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 /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 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 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 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/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 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 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 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
薬は苦い味がしました。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
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 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 /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 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 /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 /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。
B2 noun /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 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
B2 noun /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 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。
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 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 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 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 /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 /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 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 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 /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, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B2 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 /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 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー！」と叫びました。
B2 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 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 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。
B2 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 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 /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。
B2 noun 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 /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 /brest/

Breast

胸
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。
B2 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 /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。
B2 noun /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 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 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。