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B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

追放する
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
王は裏切り者を王国から追放した。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖する, 飼育する
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
彼らは農場で馬を育てています。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地下壕
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空襲の間、彼らは地下壕に隠れた。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。
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。
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

活発な; 速い; 元気な
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
彼女は朝、元気を感じるために活発に歩いた。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

独身男性; 大学の学位を持つ人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
彼は一生独身で、工学の学位を取得しました。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。
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 /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

ローリエの葉
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
スープにローリエの葉を加えて、風味を増します。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
彼女は植物園で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
その像は固い銅でできていました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。
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。
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。
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

ビジネスの成功
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
革新はビジネスの成功を促進します。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支援
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
そのプロジェクトは、いくつかの主要な投資家から支援を受けました。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

ビート
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
ゴートチーズとローストビートが美味しいサラダを作ります。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。
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。
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

放送者
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
ブロードキャスターは試合を数百万の視聴者にライブ放送しました。
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。
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 /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

前もって; 事前に; あらかじめ
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
私たちは前もってすべて準備しました。
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。
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。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

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。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。
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.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
赤ちゃんは母親の胸で寝ました。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

塊; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
仕事の大部分は締め切り前に終わりました。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠える
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
犬は見知らぬ人に吠える。
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。
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。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一度に生産または処理されたアイテムの量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
彼女は今朝、新しいバッチのクッキーを焼いた。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。
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。
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

咲く;繁栄する
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
バラは毎年春に美しく咲きます。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大樽
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
ワインは木製の大樽に保管されていた。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
会社は破産の縁に立っていた。
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。
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。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
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。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
彼女は額の汗を拭った。
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

ブラボー
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
観客は素晴らしいパフォーマンスの後で「ブラボー!」と叫びました。
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。