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C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

开玩笑
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
他们在咖啡馆进行了幽默的对话。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

脆弱
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
玻璃太脆弱，容易破裂。
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行为的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
心理学家研究了孩子的行为模式。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
她是班里最好的学生。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黑豆蔻
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.
在咖喱中加入黑豆蔻，增添丰富的烟熏味。
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

气球
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

槟榔
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
槟榔在许多南亚国家是常见的咀嚼物。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄托人
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.
寄托人把艺术品交给了博物馆。
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.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多样性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
雨林是巨大的生物多样性的家园。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂欢派对
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
节日到半夜变成了一个狂欢派对。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

使迷惑
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
这个谜题的复杂性让他的头脑感到困惑。
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打击；用手、武器或坚硬物体的强力打击
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
拳击手给对手造成了毁灭性的打击。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

浮夸
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授那场浮夸的讲座没有给任何人留下深刻印象。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

冷漠, 不感兴趣
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.
经过多年的奢华旅行，她对再次前往巴黎的旅行感到漠不关心。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

奖金
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
她因出色的工作表现而获得了年终奖金。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作者姓名行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
她的名字出现在报纸的头版。
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

小册子
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
旅行社的工作人员给了我们一本关于假期套餐的小册子。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

没有根据的; 无根据的; 不合理的
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
对他的指控完全没有根据。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线
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.
木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
我每天早上上班前洗澡。
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

比赛; 回合; 时期;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
经过一段病痛后，她终于恢复并重返工作。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

九重葛
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
攀爬在花园墙上的九重葛创造了美丽的紫色展示。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的，痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

疯狂
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
街上的老人有点疯狂，但无害。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

清新的
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
远足者享受着清新的山间空气。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子
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.
我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群体, 一群
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群天鹅在湖面上漂浮。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

织锦
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
她在婚礼上穿着一件漂亮的织锦裙子。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
我们把旧家具存放在地下室。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
战争罪行的野蛮行为震惊了整个国际社会。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖, 养育
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
他们在他们的农场上繁殖马。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

乐队
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
乐队在音乐会上现场表演。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
他对正义的信念从未动摇。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

藤壶
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
那艘旧船的船体上布满了藤壶。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

浏览
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
她喜欢在图书馆浏览书籍。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

夸张的语言
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
他的竞选演讲充满了浮夸的言辞，但缺乏真正的实质内容。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水泡
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.
新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

迟到的
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
她寄给我一张迟到的生日卡。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黑色
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的黑色连衣裙去参加聚会。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

坏
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
牛奶闻起来很糟，所以不要喝。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防队
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.
消防队迅速赶来扑灭火焰。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

玷污
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
他试图通过虚假的谣言玷污她的好名声。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

滑稽模仿剧
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
这出戏是对传统歌剧的巧妙滑稽模仿。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师
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.
律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈
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.
他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。
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 ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

身体吸收能力
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.
姜黄的生物可利用性在与黑胡椒一起食用时增加。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

书籍癖
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
他的书籍癖使他把每个房间都塞满了书。
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

老板
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
她的老板给她分配了一个新的项目来完成。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

胡说
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
宝宝整天嘟囔。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

气压计
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
气压计显示暴风雨即将来临。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

缰绳; 马笼头
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.
骑手在上马前调整了马的缰绳。
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

嗡嗡声
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
开会时我听到了手机的嗡嗡声。
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

无礼
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
他那无礼的评论在会议上冒犯了许多人。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

失去亲人
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
她去年失去了她的丈夫。
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
国王将叛徒赶出了王国。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

生物修复
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
生物修复帮助清除污染土壤中的毒素。
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

挥舞
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.
他挥舞着剑把入侵者吓走了。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

黄花檀
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.
黄花檀树在春天开出鲜艳的橙色花朵。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

博莱罗（西班牙舞蹈或前面开口的短外套）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
舞者在节日中表演了热情的博莱罗。
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒气的
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
随着夜晚的进行，派对变得很有酒气。
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
餐厅提供城里最好的牛排。
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

电池
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
手机电池在长时间使用后耗尽了。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

简短; 简洁
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
律师收到了有关即将到来的法院案件的详细简报。
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美丽的; 吸引人的; 迷人的;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
她有一副美丽的嗓音，吸引着每个人。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
他经常贬低同事以感到优越。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

泡打粉
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
加入一茶匙泡打粉使蛋糕更加松软。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

包裹; 捆
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
邮递员把一包信送到了我们的家。
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

登机
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
探险者们正在港口登船。
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基础
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
信任是健康关系的基础。
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

之间
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
她坐在两个朋友之间。
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声哭泣
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
宝宝整晚哭个不停，吵醒了所有人。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

真正的; 真实的; 合法的
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
她是她领域中的真正专家。
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

弹幕或快速攻击
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家面对记者们一连串尖锐的问题。
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

开始
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
故事的开始非常有趣。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受托人
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受托人必须合理地保管财产。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

一种粗糙的羊毛布料
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.
旧的扑克牌桌上覆盖着磨损的贝兹布料。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
她擦去了额头上的汗水。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢地
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
消防员勇敢地进入燃烧的建筑物。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

可信的
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
她的故事如此详细，以至于听起来很可信。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

书店
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
她整个下午都在书店里逛。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

呼吸
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
在烟雾弥漫的房间里呼吸很困难。