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C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

除非，除了
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
除非有奇迹发生，否则团队将无法赢得冠军。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多样性保护
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.
生物多样性保护对生态平衡至关重要。
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.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下摆动
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小船开始在波浪上上下摆动。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

篮子
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
她把苹果放在篮子里。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴役; 囚禁
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
人们为了摆脱压迫的束缚而斗争。
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。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
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.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平庸
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
他的演讲充满了平庸的陈词滥调。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

传记
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
图书馆里有一位诗人的旧传记。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
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.
医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

背后说坏话
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
在背后说同事的坏话是不对的。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

钟
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教堂的钟声在中午响起。
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 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员
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.
投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。
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。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆炸, 强烈撞击
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆炸通过大楼发送了一股强劲的爆风。
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

通过
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
这本书是通过一位著名的作者写的。
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底部；底层
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝箱躺在海洋的底部。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

瓶子
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
她从塑料瓶里喝水。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

编织
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
她在去学校之前编了头发。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

经纪人
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
股票经纪人帮助我明智地投资我的钱。
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.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

使困惑
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

丰满且迷人的女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
这位女演员被描述为一个快乐且丰满的女性。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

打扰
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
我不想在你工作的时候打扰你。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
他们搬进了一座大房子，那里有很多空间。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

出生; 起源; 开端;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
他们第一个孩子的出生是一个喜悦的时刻。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
她觉得她真的属于这个团队。
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 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
当学生已经理解后，老师没有过分强调这一点。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
她带着迷人的微笑，吸引了房间里所有的人。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

预算
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
家庭制定了预算来管理开支。
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

分成两部分
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
这条路在山丘处分岔成两条分开的路。
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

极致的幸福；极大的喜悦
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
她在观看美丽的日落时感到纯粹的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

赤裸
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
房间的赤裸感让人觉得寒冷而不友好。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

承受
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
她再也承受不了这种痛苦了。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。
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.
布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜜蜂
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜜蜂从花朵中采集了花蜜。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

详细规划
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.
建筑师为新建筑提出了详细规划。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
农民在秋天从他的田地里收获了大麦。
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 /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

瓶绿色
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
她穿了一件漂亮的瓶绿色连衣裙参加晚宴。
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

商人
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
商人们在新技术上进行了大量投资。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明显的
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
公司对安全规定的公然蔑视激怒了公众。
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。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

谷仓
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
农民把他的牛放在谷仓里。
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

分支
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
公司在达卡开设了一个新分支。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

捆
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
工人们将棉花捆装上了卡车。
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

狂吠
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
猎犬的叫声在森林中回响。
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。
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.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
A1 verb /biː/

be

是
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
她想成为一名医生。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
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.
新娘携带着美丽的白玫瑰花束走过过道。
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。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考书目
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.
报告在最后包括了详细的参考书目。
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.
他们为派对买了酒。
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

订婚
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
他在年轻时就与公主订婚了。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
狗带着快乐跳过了田野。
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 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早早
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
她早起以完成工作。
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.
车子在高速公路上发生了故障。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

生物圈
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
气候变化正在影响整个生物圈。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

战斗
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
士兵们为最后的战斗做好了准备。
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

新娘
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
美丽的新娘穿着她的白色婚纱走过过道。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属支架
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.
架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

害羞的; 胆小的; 谦虚的; 容易尴尬
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
那个害羞的孩子在遇到陌生人时躲在她妈妈后面。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脑
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.
这个组织试图给新成员洗脑。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意
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.
她挥手示意他走近一些。
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

买
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
我今年想买一辆新车。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

间接或讽刺的
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
她给了他一个间接的赞美，关于他的工作。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理发师为他的婚礼剪了一个完美的发型。
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大彩色头巾
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
他把一条红色的头巾绑在脖子上。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

黑莓
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
我们从花园里摘取了新鲜的黑莓做我们的派。
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.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
驴子在田地里开始大声叫。
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

床罩
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
她把床罩拉到下巴，保持温暖。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

浴室
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
浴室在二楼。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
溴通常用于水处理化学品中。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

布尔乔亚
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
这本小说批评了城市居民的布尔乔亚生活方式。
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

高汤
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
她在高汤中加入了蔬菜以增强味道。
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮; 残忍; 野生
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
对囚犯的野蛮待遇受到了人权组织的谴责。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

极乐的
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
她在听到好消息后露出了极乐的微笑。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙碌
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
他太忙了，无法接电话。
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。