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B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

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。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼地
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
ハイカーたちは沼地に足を取られました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

その上
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
賢いだけでなく、その上優しい。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

混乱した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
長く疲れる会議の後、彼の心は混乱しているように感じた。
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
緊張した新郎は祭壇で花嫁の到着を待っていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

書店
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
彼女は小さな書店で一時間過ごした。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
古い石橋は1世紀以上にわたって二つの町を結びつけてきました。
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.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。
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 /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。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
問題を簡潔に説明してください。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

船員長
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
C2 verb /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。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自転車
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で仕事に行きます。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平凡
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
彼のスピーチは平凡なクリシェでいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

バスタードティーク
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
バスタードティークの木は春に鮮やかなオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。
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 /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。
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

生まれた
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
彼は1995年にダッカで生まれた。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生たちはベンチに座った。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。
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。
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 /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

バスルーム
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
バスルームは2階にあります。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

グリルする
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
彼女は鶏肉を金色に焼くまで焼いた。
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 /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。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会職
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
司教は彼を裕福な教会職に任命しました。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

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 /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。
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
彼女はおもちゃを木の箱に入れました。
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。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

叩く
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
私たちのチームは決勝戦で彼らに勝ちます。
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。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

しみ
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
彼のシャツにはこぼれたジュースで赤いしみがついていた。
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。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

膿瘍; フロンケル
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
彼の首にできた痛みを伴う膿瘍には医療処置が必要だった。
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。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した;無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

赤ちゃん
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
赤ちゃんはベビーベッドで静かに寝ています。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

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

besmirch

汚す
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

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

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

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

bate

減らす、抑える
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
彼は結果を待ちながら息を呑んで話した。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

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

barterer

物々交換者
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

適切な; ふさわしい; 特定の状況や人に適している
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
彼は重要な機会にふさわしい正式な服を着ていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

コルセット
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。
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。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

ブロックする
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
倒れた木が道路をブロックしています。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。
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 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。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
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。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ブラックベリー
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
私たちは庭から新鮮なブラックベリーを摘んでパイを作りました。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。
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 /beɪl/

bale

Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

魅了する
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

邪魔する
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
あなたが働いているときに邪魔をしたくありません。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

巨大なもの
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
その会社は企業の巨大なものに成長しました。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

逆さま; 逆順
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
彼は十から一まで逆さに数えました。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。
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 /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

欠点
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
鏡には表面に小さな欠点があった。
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。
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。
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

書店
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
彼女は午後ずっと書店で過ごした。