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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。
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

ビジネスマン
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
ビジネスマンは新しい技術に多額の投資をしました。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
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。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

焼き肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。
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。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
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。
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 /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。
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
彼女は数学とコンピュータサイエンスの強力な背景を持っています。
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

背中
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
彼女は重い箱を持ち上げているときに背中を痛めました。
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

歪曲 / 堕落
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
批評家たちはリメイクをオリジナル映画の歪曲だと言った。
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。
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 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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨らんだ / 丸い
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
カエルは膨らんだ鼻と大きな目をしていました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
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。
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 /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金または銀のバルク
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
銀行は金の塊を金庫に保管しています。
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

後ろ
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
私たちの後ろの車はクラクションを鳴らしていました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

仮設キャンプ
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者たちは山の斜面に仮設キャンプを設置した。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。
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 /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。
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 /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 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

だます
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
詐欺師は偽の約束で無実の人々をだまそうとした。
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

青
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
青い海は地平線まで果てしなく広がっていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
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 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

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

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
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 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

ベテルナッツ
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
ベテルナッツは南アジアの多くの国で一般的に噛まれています。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

包帯
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
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。
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

支店
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
会社はダッカに新しい支店を開設しました。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。
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。
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。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
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。
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。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多様性の保護
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多様性の保護は生態系のバランスにとって重要です。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

蝶
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
美しい蝶が花の上に止まりました。
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。
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。
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

ボクシング
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
彼はプロのボクシングの試合に向けて厳しく練習している。
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

バー, ブロックする
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
仕事の後、バーで会うことに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

派手に飾る
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
彼女は安いジュエリーで派手に飾られていた。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

要塞, 防衛拠点
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
その城は敵の攻撃に対する要塞として立っていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

酒と楽しみの祭り
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
小説はそのパーティーを過剰と喜びのバッカナリアとして描いています。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保釈
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
逮捕後、彼は保釈されました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

過ぎ去った
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
彼はよく過去の日々の伝統について話します。
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

カーブ; 曲がり角
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
川の先に鋭いカーブがあります。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

派手な
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
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 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 adjective /bɛst/

best

最高
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
彼女はクラスで最高の生徒です。
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 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。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

さようなら
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
出発する前に彼女にさようならと言った。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
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。
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

障壁
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
その障壁は入場を防ぎました。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

焼く
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
彼女は友達の誕生日のためにケーキを焼きました。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

バンド
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
バンドはコンサートでライブパフォーマンスをしました。
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。
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 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声で泣く
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
赤ちゃんは一晩中泣き続け、みんなを起こしてしまった。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
B2 noun, 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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

婚約者
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
彼女は彼を婚約者として紹介しました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
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 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防壁
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
砦の壁は敵の攻撃に対する防壁として機能していた。
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。