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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。
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
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。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。
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。
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

バットで打つ
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
彼女は魅力的にまばたきしている。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考文献リスト
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
レポートには最後に詳細な参考文献リストが含まれています。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

野蛮人; 無礼な人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
その裕福なビジネスマンは実際には他の人々に対して敬意を示さなかった野蛮人でした。
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。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

フジツボ
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
古い船の船体にはフジツボがびっしりと付いていた。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

不器用
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
その不器用なウェイターはテーブルに飲み物をこぼした。
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
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。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

イギリスの
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
彼女はイギリスの文化と伝統が大好きです。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

両方
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
旅行について両方の子供たちは興奮していました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

友達
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
彼は一番の友達と映画を見に行った。
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。
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

搭乗
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
探検家たちは港で船に乗り込んでいた。
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。
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 /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。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

手すり
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
彼女は階段を降りる時、手すりをしっかりと握っていた。
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

試合; ラウンド; 時期;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
病気の一段落後、彼女はついに回復し、仕事に戻りました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

予約
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
私は事前にホテルの部屋を予約しました。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超えて; 定められた範囲を越える;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山々は地平線を越えて広がっていた。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

慈悲深い, 寛大な
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
寛大な指導者は病院を建設するために資金を寄付しました。
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。
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。
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 /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。
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

バックアップ
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
重要なファイルのバックアップを取ることを確認してください。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。
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。
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。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

ボート
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るために小さなボートに乗りました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

ブレスレット
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
彼女は誕生日のプレゼントとして金のブレスレットをもらった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。
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 /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。
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。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
私は努力と献身を信じます。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ブーツ
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
彼は山のトレッキングの前に登山靴を履いた。
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。
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。
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

始まり
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
物語の始まりはとても興味深かった。
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。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

冒涜的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。
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。
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

バランス
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。
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 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。
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。
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

前に
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
彼女は会議が始まる前に到着した。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

かろうじて; ちょうど; ほとんどない
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
私はかろうじて試験に合格しました。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

夢中な、恋に狂った
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
彼は彼女の魅力に完全に夢中だった。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗野
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
彼の粗野な行動はディナーパーティーを台無しにした。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

寝室
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
子供たちは寝室で遊んでいました。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

入浴
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
私は毎朝、仕事に行く前にお風呂に入ります。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。
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。
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。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

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。
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基づく
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
彼らは事実に基づいて決定を下しました。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。