Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
bellicose
戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
C2 noun
bellwether
先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
C2 verb
bemuse
困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
C2 noun
Benediction
祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
C2 noun
benefice
教会職
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
C2 adjective
beneficent
慈悲深い, 寛大な
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
benison
祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
C2 verb
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.
C2 verb
beseech
懇願する
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
C2 verb
besmear
汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
C2 verb
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.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 adjective
bestial
獣のような
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
C2 verb
bestrew
撒く
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
C2 verb
bestride
支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
C2 verb
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.
C2 noun
bete noire
特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
C2 noun
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.
C2 verb
bethink
思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.