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C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。
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。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

ボクサー; ボクサーパンツ; ボクサー犬
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
そのボクサーはチャンピオンシップの前に毎朝厳しく練習した。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

ベコニアン
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究者は観察と実験のためにベコニアンアプローチを採用しました。
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。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

失敗する
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
彼は修理の仕事を完全に失敗させた。
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。
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。
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毛布
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
彼女は寒い夜に暖かい毛布に包まれました。
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。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行動
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
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。
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。
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 /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 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

バッテリー
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
電話のバッテリーは長い一日の後に切れました。
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 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。
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

バランスの取れた
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴隷状態; 拘束
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
人々は圧政の束縛から逃れるために戦った。
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 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。
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 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 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

ビスケット
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
子供たちはミルクと一緒にチョコレートビスケットを食べるのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

植物を研究する
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に森で植物を研究しました。
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.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
大工は基板を白く塗った。
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。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

朝食
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩恵
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
インターネットは現代教育にとって恩恵です。
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

バター
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
彼は朝食にトーストにバターを塗った。
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
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。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。
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。
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
医者は、骨が骨折後完全に治癒したと言いました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。
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 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。
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。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

バレエ
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
彼女は何年もクラシックバレエを練習してきました。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

日向ぼっこ
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫は日差しの差す窓辺で日向ぼっこをしている。
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。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。
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。
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。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

後退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
数ヶ月の進展の後、彼は古い習慣に戻り始めた。
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

麻痺させる
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
凍える風が数分で彼の指を麻痺させた。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
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。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
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。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。
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 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。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

自慢屋
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
誰も彼を好きではなかった、なぜなら彼は大きな自慢屋だったから。
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
今年は新しい車を買いたいです。
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

かむ
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
その犬は、もし脅威を感じると噛むかもしれません。
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

パンフレット
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
旅行代理店は休暇パッケージについてのパンフレットをくれました。
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。
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

出血する
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。
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。
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

境界
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
川が境界を示します。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
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 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方条例
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市議会は、街頭の販売業者を規制する新しい条例を可決しました。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基盤
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
信頼は健康な関係の基盤です。
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

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

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。
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 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。
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。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

予算
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
家族は支出を管理するために予算を作成しました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。