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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 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。
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 /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。
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 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。
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。
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 /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 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 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 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 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

魅了する / 欺いて引きつける
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
彼女はストーリーテリングで観客を魅了した。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。
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 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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

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

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
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 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。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

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

bucolic

田園
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう；取りかかる
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

優しさ; 穏やかさ; 良いまたは親切な性質
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
彼女の優しさは、彼女をすべての人々から愛される存在にしました。
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。
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 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 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

婚約する
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。
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 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 /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸が豊かな
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
その女優はファッション雑誌でよく胸が豊かなと表現された。
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。
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, 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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

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

biped

二足歩行動物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人間は二足歩行動物の例です。
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 /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。
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 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 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

夢中な、恋に狂った
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
彼は彼女の魅力に完全に夢中だった。
C2 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 /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 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。
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 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 /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 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 /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。
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。
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 /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。
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。
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 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
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 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
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 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。
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 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 /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 /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
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 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 /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 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

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

baconian

ベコニアン
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究者は観察と実験のためにベコニアンアプローチを採用しました。
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 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

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

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。
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 /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
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 /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 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

体内吸収能力
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

慈悲深い, 寛大な
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
寛大な指導者は病院を建設するために資金を寄付しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
複雑な指示が学生たちを混乱させました。
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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。
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 /bɪər/

bier

死体置き台
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

入り江
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
船員たちは入り江の穏やかな水域でアンカーを下ろした。
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 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 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 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 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 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 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。
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。