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C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。
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 /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美しい女性
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
彼女はその晩の舞踏会のベルでした。
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。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

ボレロ（スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害な
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
彼の有害な影響がコミュニティを破壊した。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚かましい
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
彼はみんなの前で厚かましい嘘をついた。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

塗る
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗った。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

二つに分かれる
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

ボヘミアン
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。
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。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

噂を広める
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
スキャンダルは町ですぐに広まりました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大きなカラフルなバンダナ
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
彼は首に赤いバンダナを結んだ。
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 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
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。
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。
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
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

自慢話
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
彼の終わりのない自慢話はパーティーの皆をイライラさせた。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。
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 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。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

撒く
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面は秋の葉で覆われていた。
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。
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 /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。
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。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

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

backbite

陰口を言う
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

会計係
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
会計係は新しい図書館の予算を承認しました。
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

ボーイフレンド
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
彼女は彼氏と一緒にパーティーに来ました。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

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

blinkered

視野が狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。
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 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。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返事で会話が終わった。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

だます
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民（裕福な中産階級）
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

魅惑的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

後退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
数ヶ月の進展の後、彼は古い習慣に戻り始めた。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。
C2 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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。
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。
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
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。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

はったり屋
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底ブーツ
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
俳優は彼のクラシックな衣装の一部としてバスキンを履いていました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

汚す
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
試験の前に勉強することが必要です。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

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

biograph

伝記
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
図書館には詩人の古い伝記があります。
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。
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。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために体力を使いました。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
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。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

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

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
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。
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 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。
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。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
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。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

イギリス英語の単語または特徴
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' という言葉はよく知られているブリティシズムです。
C2 noun /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。