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。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。

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。

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。

C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

ブラックソルト

Meaning

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

Example

Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.

フルーツサラダの風味を引き立てるために、ブラックソルトをひとつまみ加えてください。

C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Example

She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.

彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

Example

The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。

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。

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。

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 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。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

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。

C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる

Meaning

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

Example

The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.

パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。

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.

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

生む / 引き起こす

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

暴力はさらなる暴力を生む。

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。

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。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本的に

Meaning

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

Example

Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

書籍愛好者

Meaning

A person who loves or collects books.

Example

She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.

彼女は古い本屋で週末を過ごす本の愛好者です。

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 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。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小さな装飾品

Meaning

Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.

Example

The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.

棚は彼女の旅行から持ち帰った古い小さな装飾品でいっぱいだった。

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。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方条例

Meaning

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

Example

The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.

市議会は、街頭の販売業者を規制する新しい条例を可決しました。

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。

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。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉

Meaning

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

Example

His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.

彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

ベルリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

Example

The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

ベルリンゴの木は美しい赤い果物を生産し、熱帯地域で人気があります

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。

C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

豊富な / 寛大な

Meaning

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

Example

The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.

農家は豊富な収穫に感謝していた。

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 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

吠える

Meaning

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

Example

The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.

犬の鳴き声が森を通り抜けて響いた。

C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

鳴き声

Meaning

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

Example

The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.

ロバは畑で大声で鳴き始めました。

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。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。

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。

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.

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。

C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮な; 残忍な; 未開の

Meaning

extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage

Example

The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.

囚人に対する野蛮な扱いは人権団体によって非難された。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な

Meaning

Kindly and benevolent in nature.

Example

The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.

先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

表示する

Meaning

to display prominently or vividly

Example

The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.

スローガンは太字でバナーに表示されました。

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。

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。

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

今年は新しい車を買いたいです。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆

Meaning

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

Example

We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.

私たちはこの春に私たちの野菜庭に緑の豆を植えました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品

Meaning

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Example

The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.

コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。

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 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。

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 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。

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。

C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

冗談

Meaning

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Example

The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.

同僚たちは会議中に軽いバンターを楽しんだ。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

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 /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。

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。

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。

C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

Example

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

振る

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。

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。

B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

パンフレット

Meaning

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

Example

The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.

旅行代理店は休暇パッケージについてのパンフレットをくれました。

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。

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。

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

何かの小さな断片または量; 短い時間または距離

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

もう少し私のために待ってもらえますか？

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

爆撃

Meaning

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

Example

The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.

その都市は戦争中に激しい爆撃に耐えた。

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。

A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

くちばし

Meaning

the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat

Example

The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.

そのカモは水から食べ物をろ過するためにくちばしを使いました。

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

ブランド

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

ナイキは人気のあるスポーツウェアブランドです。

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。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い

Meaning

a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

Example

The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.

弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

Example

Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.

官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

恐怖 / 不安

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

インフレーションの脅威は政治的な恐怖に変わった。

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。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

無頓着

Meaning

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

Example

She had a blithe disregard for the rules.

彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。

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。