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C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

打趣
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
同事们在会议期间享受了一些轻松的班特。
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。
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。
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 /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

玩笑，幽默对话
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
朋友们在咖啡旁享受轻松的玩笑。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

钟楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教堂的钟楼里有一个大铜钟。
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

借
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
我可以借一下你的笔吗？
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学术项目分为六个学期。
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝴蝶种群
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
由于栖息地丧失，蝴蝶种群正在减少。
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。
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。
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。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃烧
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
蜡烛将燃烧几个小时。
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。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

一种突然增加财富、好运或利润的情况或事件
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油的发现对这个小国来说是一个博南萨。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

树干
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
树干又粗又强壮。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
木匠将桌子的边缘斜切。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

宽度
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
他的知识宽度给大家留下了深刻印象。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

临时营地
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者在山坡上搭建了一个临时营地。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

蓝莓
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
她为派对摘了新鲜的蓝莓。
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。
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。
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 /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

无用的
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
他修理机器的无用尝试只是浪费了时间。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
他用体力举起了沉重的箱子。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬仪式在下午举行。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

可生物降解的
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
可生物降解的材料自然分解，不会对环境造成伤害。
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 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏见
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
法官被指控对被告有偏见。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
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 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。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

祸根
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通堵塞是城市生活的祸根。
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 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封锁
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海军封锁阻止了物资到达港口。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。
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。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。
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 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 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 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 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。
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 /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

黄油鱼
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
黄油鱼在孟加拉菜中很受欢迎。
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 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。
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。
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

弯曲; 转弯
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
前方河流有一个急转弯。
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

黑蜜蜂
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
黑蜜蜂在花园里的花丛中嗡嗡作响。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼泽
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
徒步旅行者陷入了一个沼泽。
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 /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残暴
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
这次攻击的残暴震惊了整个社区。
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。
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。
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 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 /buːθ/

booth

电话亭
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
他进入了投票亭，准备投票。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

灵柩架
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺材在葬礼服务期间被放置在灵柩架上。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
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。
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。
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。
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 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

散布
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面上撒满了秋天的叶子。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

去除冒犯性部分
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
编辑将小说修改，以使其适合儿童。
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 /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。
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。
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

带来
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
请明天把你的书带到课堂。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢的消防员冲进了燃烧的建筑物。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

桥
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
这座古老的石桥已经连接这两个城市超过一个世纪。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。
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。
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

流血
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
她开始从她手臂上的割伤出血。
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会职务
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
主教任命他为一个富有的教会职务。
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

蝴蝶
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
美丽的蝴蝶停在花朵上。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

棕色
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
她有一双美丽的棕色眼睛，在阳光下闪烁。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

靴带
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
我需要在散步前系好我的靴带。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

哀叹
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
她哀叹失去了童年的家。
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在；一个生物；存在的状态
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
每个人类都有尊严和尊重的权利。
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。
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

爆裂
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
气球突然爆炸发出响亮的声音。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血腥
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
士兵带着血腥的手臂从战斗中归来。
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。
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。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

按钮
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
按下按钮以激活设备。
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

撞击
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
他不小心撞到了门。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
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 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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声吹嘘
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
经理大声吹嘘解雇人，但什么也没做。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑的，迷茫的
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
当他问了一个奇怪的问题时，她看起来很困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

咸淡水
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
河口含有咸淡水。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

饼干
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
孩子们喜欢吃巧克力饼干配牛奶。
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 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。