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C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

慈善または優しさ
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
貧しい人々に対する彼の優しさは、彼に尊敬をもたらしました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

ブラックソルト
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
フルーツサラダの風味を引き立てるために、ブラックソルトをひとつまみ加えてください。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血の大惨事
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
戦争は血まみれの大虐殺に変わった。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好戦的または攻撃的
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば衝突を引き起こします。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
C1 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。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。
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。
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。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
その大隊は前線に展開されました。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
大工は基板を白く塗った。
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

バグル
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
兵士は式典の開始を合図するためにバグルを吹いた
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失われた
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
裏切りの後、彼は希望と信頼を失ったと感じた。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

狂気
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
ファンはチームが優勝したとき、狂気になった。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

集中攻撃または速攻
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家は記者からの厳しい質問の集中攻撃に直面していました。
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。
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.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

気管支炎
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

尻
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
彼は一日中お尻に座って何もしなかった。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。
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。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼地
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
ハイカーたちは沼地に足を取られました。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考文献リスト
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
レポートには最後に詳細な参考文献リストが含まれています。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快活
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
彼女の自然な快活さがグループの雰囲気を高めた。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

うっかり言う
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
彼はうっかり秘密を言ってしまう。
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基盤
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
信頼は健康な関係の基盤です。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩恵
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
インターネットは現代教育にとって恩恵です。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

生む / 引き起こす
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
暴力はさらなる暴力を生む。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

本好きな; 学問的な
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
彼女は本好きな性格と文学への愛で知られていました。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

壊れやすい
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
ガラスはとても壊れやすくて、簡単に割れました。
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒気帯びた
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

バイオスフィア
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
気候変動はバイオスフィア全体に影響を与えています。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保釈
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
逮捕後、彼は保釈されました。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

手すり
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
彼女は階段を降りる時、手すりをしっかりと握っていた。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー（何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置）
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

振る
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。
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。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
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。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

災い
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通渋滞は都市生活の災いです。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

大きな音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
車のクラクションは一晩中鳴り響いていた。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多様性の保護
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多様性の保護は生態系のバランスにとって重要です。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

失敗する
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
彼は修理の仕事を完全に失敗させた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

恥ずかしがり屋; 内気な; 控えめな; 簡単に恥ずかしくなる
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
その恥ずかしがり屋の子供は、見知らぬ人と会うときに母親の後ろに隠れました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

冗談
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
同僚たちは会議中に軽いバンターを楽しんだ。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。