英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
the physical structure of a person or animal
"Exercise helps keep the body healthy."
a person employed to protect someone from harm
"The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard."
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
"The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind."
false, fake, or not genuine
"The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card."
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."
cooked in boiling water
"She served boiled eggs for breakfast."
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
"The children were boisterous during the birthday party."
showing courage, confidence, or willingness to take risks
"She made a bold decision to start her own business."
in a confident and brave way; without fear
"She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge."
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
"Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone."
the trunk of a tree
"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
"The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise."
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
"The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war."
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
"Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried."
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
"The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn."
an attack using bombs or explosives
"The city was devastated by the bombing."
genuine; authentic; legitimate
"She is a bonafide expert in her field."
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
"The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country."
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
"The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression."
the hard parts of a skeleton that form the structure of the body
"The dog buried a bone in the garden."
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."
cheerful; pretty; attractive
"The bonny child played happily in the garden."
an extra payment or reward given in addition to what is usual or expected.
"Employees received a year-end bonus for their hard work."
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
"He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting."
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
"The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript."
a person who sells books, especially as a business
"The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading."
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
"I made a booking for a hotel room in advance."
Spending much time reading or studying; scholarly but lacking practical experience.
"He was too bookish to enjoy outdoor activities."
a retail store where books are sold
"She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop."
a shop where books are sold
"She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore."
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
"The internet is a boon to modern education."
A rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person.
"He was such a boor at the dinner table."
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
"His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party."
To increase, improve, or raise something.
"The company launched a campaign to boost sales."
A type of shoe that covers the ankle or higher; to start up a computer system.
"He put on his boots before going hiking."
