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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。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
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。
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 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

断路器（打破某物的人或物体；在岸边破碎成泡沫的大海浪；中断电路的设备）
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
暴风雨期间，断路器跳闸，切断了电力。
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。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支持；备份；后退
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
在更新系统之前，请备份你的文件。
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

黄铜工人
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
这个黄铜工人制作了美丽的黄铜饰品。
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。
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 /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

瑕疵
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
镜子表面有一个小瑕疵。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
她戴着一条张扬的项链，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

围困, 烦扰
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
该公司因客户不断的投诉而被围困。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

迷住
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
舞蹈家的表演迷住了观众。
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。
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 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
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。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

漂浮的，愉快的
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
她在困难面前依然保持乐观。
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建筑商
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
建筑商在开始建造之前检查了现场。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

训斥
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
老师因迟到而训斥了学生。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

虚张声势的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
大家最终意识到他只是个虚张声势的人。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
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 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 /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
我的兄弟比我大两岁。
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 /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。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
她在大学学习生物科学。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。
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。
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。
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。
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

变得
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
她经过多年的学习成为了一名医生。
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

丰盛的 / 慷慨的
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
农民感激丰收的成果。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

生物燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
生物燃料减少了对传统能源来源的依赖。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

提出
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
她决定与经理讨论工资问题。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

抵制
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
他们决定抵制公司的产品。
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。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

背叛者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
背叛者被曝光并面临严重后果。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗俗或侮辱性的语言
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激烈的争论迅速转化为粗俗的语言。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
在他第二次婚姻被发现后，他因重婚被指控。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会议充满了笑声和友善。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

烤
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
她为她朋友的生日烤了一个蛋糕。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
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。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

细菌
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
专门的细菌有助于废物分解。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高的祝福或幸福，常用于指耶稣在山上宝训中的教义
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后，她感到一种祝福的状态。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

固定绳索
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
攀岩者要求他的搭档紧紧地固定绳索。
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。
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。
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.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
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 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

无聊
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
这场讲座无聊到让几个学生都睡着了。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

贝雷鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
贝雷鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中被捕获。
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

公共汽车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
我每天早上乘公共汽车上班。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚罪犯
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
这个人因大婚而被逮捕。
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。
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。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

碗
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
她把汤端到一个大陶瓷碗里。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

亵渎的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
这本书因其亵渎内容而被禁止。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

仁慈的, 慷慨的
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
仁慈的领导人捐赠了资金以建造医院。
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

阻止
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
掉落的树挡住了路。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

令人讨厌的事物
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
语法一直是他的贝特诺尔。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

桶
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。
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。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小溪 / 容忍
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
这个村庄建在一条清澈的小溪旁。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

传播谣言
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
丑闻迅速在城镇传播开来。
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休息
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
短暂的休息可以让你的思维焕然一新。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
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 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

芦苇
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池塘被高大的芦苇环绕，随风摇曳。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩赐
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
互联网是现代教育的恩赐。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
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。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大碗
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
她在一个大碗里混合了食材。
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

此外
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
除了聪明，他还很友好。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底靴
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
那位演员穿着巴斯金鞋子作为他经典服装的一部分。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祷告书
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
僧侣在早晨祷告时从祷告书中朗读。
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

酒吧, 阻止
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
他们决定下班后在吧见面。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸部丰满的
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
这位女演员在时尚杂志中常被形容为胸部丰满的。
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

小船
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
我们乘坐小船渡过了河流。
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

向后; 逆序
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
他从十数到一，倒着数。
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
他的粗鲁行为毁了晚宴。
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

办事处/机构
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
旅游局帮助他们规划假期。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

代表
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
她代表她的团队接受了奖项。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后，她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

辉煌
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
她在舞台上表演得非常出色。
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.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

浏览器
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
我使用网页浏览器在网上查找信息。