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C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
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。
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。
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 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 /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞食
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
その乞食は寺の近くで施しを求めて座っていました。
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。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

ブルジョア
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
その小説は都市住民のブルジョア生活様式を批判している。
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 /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。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。
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。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。
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.
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

減らす、抑える
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
彼は結果を待ちながら息を呑んで話した。
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底; 最下部
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝物の箱は海の底にあった。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毛布
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
彼女は寒い夜に暖かい毛布に包まれました。
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

装具；備える
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
彼女は強い風に備えた。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

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

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
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 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。
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

放送する
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
試合はテレビで生放送されました。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
ボートは湾に停泊しています。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

肉屋
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
肉屋は私たちの夕食のために最高の牛肉の切り身を勧めました。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。
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。
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 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

バランスの取れた
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
健康のためにはバランスの取れた食事が重要です。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

気圧計
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
バロメーターは嵐が近づいていることを示しました。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。
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 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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

手綱; 騎馬用具
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
騎手はレースの前に馬の手綱を調整した。
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。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
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 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁の
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
不公平な批判を聞いた後、彼は怒りっぽくなった。
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。
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 /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

ベッドフレーム
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
木製のベッドフレームは非常に丈夫でした。
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/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

酒と楽しみの祭り
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
小説はそのパーティーを過剰と喜びのバッカナリアとして描いています。
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？
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

麻痺させる
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
凍える風が数分で彼の指を麻痺させた。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

ボンベイフィッシュ
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
ボンベイダックは乾燥して揚げると人気の珍味です。
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 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行動的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
心理学者は子供の行動パターンを研究した。
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 /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

呼吸
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
煙の部屋で呼吸するのは難しかった。
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ブラックプラム
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
私は庭の木から新鮮なブラックプラムをいくつか摘みました。
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 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。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
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。
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 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 /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

ブイヨン
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
彼女は味を加えるためにブイヨンに野菜を加えました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

逆さま; 逆順
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
彼は十から一まで逆さに数えました。
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

バランスの取れた食事
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
バランスの取れた食事は健康維持に不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

設計図
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建築家は新しい建物のために設計図を提示しました。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。