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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。
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。
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 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。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

ブース
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
彼は投票ブースに入り、投票をしました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

道化師
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
彼はパーティーで道化師のように振る舞い、みんなを笑わせた。
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 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。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
大工はテーブルの端を斜めに切りました。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

退屈
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
講義は退屈すぎて、何人かの学生が眠ってしまった。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝶豆の花はお茶を美しい青色に変えます。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

ボアコンストリクター
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
ボアコンストリクターはその獲物を巻きつけました。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

牛に関連する
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
彼女のボバインな表情は感情を示すことはなかった。
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。
A2 verb /bet/

bet

賭ける
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
明日雨が降るだろうと賭けます。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃焼
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
ゴミを燃やすことは大気汚染を悪化させます。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー（何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置）
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

朝食
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。
C1 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。
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自慢話をする人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
パーティーでみんなはその自慢話をする人を避けた。なぜなら、彼は自慢を止めなかったから。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
中世では、市民は投票権と財産を所有する権利を持っていました。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
大工は基板を白く塗った。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

二院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

によって
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
その本は有名な作家によって書かれました。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

お世辞
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
彼女は彼の支持を得るためにあらゆるお世辞を使った。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

ゆでた
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
彼女は朝食に茹で卵を出しました。
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

お風呂; 浴槽
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
私は毎晩、熱いお風呂に入ります。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸
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。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

屋根付き通路
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
その通路は家とガレージを繋げていた。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
レストランは町で最高の牛肉ステーキを提供しています。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

利益; 便益; 利点
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
運動は体に多くの健康的な利益をもたらします。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

バルカロール
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
オーケストラは美しいバルカロールを演奏し、私にヴェネツィアを思い出させました。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

示唆する
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

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

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
私の兄は私より2歳年上です。
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 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

急速に成長する
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
新しい工場が開設されてから、都市の人口は急速に増加し始めました。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 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。
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃをお願いしました。
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。
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。
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。
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, 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.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

持ってくる
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
明日、クラスに本を持ってきてください。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低い男性の声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手のバリトンの声は観客に感銘を与えました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。
C1 noun /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。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

ビュート
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者たちは砂漠の中に高いビュートが立ち上るのを見ることができました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

複雑
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
新しい税法は非常に複雑で、ほとんどの人は理解できません。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。
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。
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医師は検査のために血液サンプルを採取しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

バケツ
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
農夫は井戸から新鮮な水でバケツを満たしました。
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 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.
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

美しく
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで美しく歌った。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝
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 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。
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。
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。
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.