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C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑的
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
在听到复杂的指示后,他看起来很困惑。
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。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨胀的
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
吃完大餐后,他感到肚子膨胀不适。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁的
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
他在听到不公正的批评后变得暴躁。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本上,尽管有一些小问题,项目仍然是成功的。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

法警
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.
当法官进入法庭时,法警要求大家起立。
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。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

晒太阳
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫在阳光明媚的窗台上晒太阳。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

盐水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
橄榄被保存在盐水中以保持新鲜。
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

狒狒
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
狒狒群聚集在大草原的水坑旁。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

无辜
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

瓶颈
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

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。
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明亮地
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
星星在清澈的夜空中明亮地闪耀。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

陈词滥调
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
他的演讲充满了关于努力工作的老生常谈。
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

生意; 商业; 企业
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
他大学毕业后开始了自己的生意。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

喧嚣, 忙碌
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
市场充满了小贩和顾客。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

保镖
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
那位名人带着她的保镖到达了。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。
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。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
我相信努力工作和奉献。
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。
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋葬
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
狗把它的骨头埋在院子里。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
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 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小饰品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一个闪亮的小饰品。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

捐赠人; 慈善家; 赞助人
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.
匿名捐助者向医院捐赠了数百万。
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!”
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

英式英语的单词或特征
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' 这个词是一个著名的英式词汇。
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 /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。
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。
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

背叛; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
他对他们友谊的背叛深深伤害了她。
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.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
射手拉开了他的弓,瞄准了目标。
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。
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

使明亮
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
几句善意的话可以让人的一天变得明亮。
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。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行为
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
他在会议上的行为非常专业。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

污点
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
他的衬衫上有一个红色的污点,是由洒出的果汁造成的。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

愉快
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
她带着愉快的笑容走进房间,大家的心情都变好了。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

山坡
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
他们爬上了长满草的山坡去看日落。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

交朋友
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
她在学校与新学生成为了朋友。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套,看起来很时尚。
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最大的
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
这是我们面临过的最大挑战。
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基于
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
他们基于事实做出了决定。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防线
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
堡垒的墙壁作为抵御敌人攻击的防线。
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.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

面包
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了新鲜的面包。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里,没有任何植被。
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

英国的
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
她喜欢英国文化和传统。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

蓝调
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
听蓝调音乐总是让他平静下来。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
经过几个月的进展,他开始回到旧习惯中。
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。
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 /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
在派对上,大家都避开了那个自负的人,因为他不停地吹嘘。
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。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

优美地
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
她在音乐会上唱得很优美。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后,他大声打嗝。
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

可忍受的; 容忍的; 不太不愉快或痛苦
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
服药后,疼痛变得可以忍受。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明亮
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了明亮的颜色。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱;嘈杂的混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火灾警报后,教室变得完全混乱。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

在烹饪过程中将融化的脂肪、肉汁或液体倒在肉上,保持其湿润
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
她每30分钟给火鸡加油,以保持它的多汁。
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 /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

纵酒狂欢
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
小说将这个派对描述为一个过度和欢乐的巴卡纳利亚。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

有必要或适合某人做某事
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
你应该在考试前学习。
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

发生
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
打破规则的人会遭受后果。
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
你能为我再等一会儿吗?
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

海湾
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
水手们在海湾的平静水域中抛锚。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔,令我想起了威尼斯。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

预示
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将到来的暴风雨。
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 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

前往;转而从事
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.
晚饭后,她去自己的房间读书。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
新的税收规定非常复杂,很少有人能理解。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏执
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
她的偏执阻止她接受拥有不同信仰的人。
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

品牌
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike 是一个受欢迎的运动服品牌。
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。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

恭维
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
她用了所有的恭维来赢得他的支持。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

看见;目睹
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
她静静地站着,目睹山上的日出。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

简要地
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
请简要解释问题。
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。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
小花园在春天开始开花。
A2 noun breɪn

brain

大脑
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
大脑一次只能专注于一件事。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

通过使用个人资源而非外部资金启动并发展一个企业
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
他用最小的资源启动了自己的公司。
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。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁,建立连接
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

欺凌者 / 霸凌者
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
老师阻止了那个年纪较大的男孩,避免他试图欺负他的同学。
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.