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 /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。

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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 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。

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 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 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 /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/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, 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 /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, 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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。

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 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 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/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。

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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。

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 /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

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 /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 /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 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 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 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 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。

B2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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, 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

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 /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 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 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, 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 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 /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 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 /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

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/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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？

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 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, 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 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 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 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 /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 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

B2 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 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。