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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。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪曲
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
评论家认为这次改编歪曲了原作。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
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。
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。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。
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。
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 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 /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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。
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。
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 /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。
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 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

目光狭窄
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
他那种目光狭窄的态度使他无法看到更大的画面。
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。
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 /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

甲板长
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
波茨温监督甲板上的水手。
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。
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 /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

拍打米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
拍打米常与牛奶和糖一起食用作为早餐。
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

炸弹员
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
炸弹员精确地投下了炸弹。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

小丑行为
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
他不断的小丑行为激怒了严肃的观众。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
他们在风暴之前把舱口牢牢固定。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

像波浪一样膨胀
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
烟雾像波浪一样从燃烧的建筑中升腾而起。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜用香料烹饪，以减少其苦味。
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 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。
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 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一种大号木管乐器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
乐团演奏了美妙的巴松独奏。
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

使困惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
复杂的指令使新员工困惑。
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

男友
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
她和她的男友一起到达了派对。
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 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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

笨拙
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
那个笨拙的服务员把饮料撒在桌子上。
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

研究植物
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
他们在度假时去森林里研究植物。
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。
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。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

等待
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
他决定在行动之前等待合适的时机。
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 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

快速增长
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
这座城市的人口在新工厂开业后开始迅速增长。
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 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓，采用了波希米亚风格。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

醉鬼
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
他的醉鬼习惯让他的家人很担心。
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 /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
在中世纪，市民有投票权和拥有财产的权利。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

猛烈的攻击
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家对他的对手发起了猛烈的攻击。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
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 /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

书迷
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
她是一个真正的书迷，周末都在旧书店度过。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

迷住 / 通过欺骗来吸引
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
她通过讲故事迷住了观众。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

亵渎
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
他在激烈的争论中被指控亵渎。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

通过把东西拖过泥水或水使其湿，脏和乱
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
孩子们在雨中玩耍后，湿漉漉脏兮兮地回家了。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
他恳求法官宽恕。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

弄脏
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
他的衣服沾满了泥巴。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。
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。
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 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

涂抹
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
孩子们用油漆涂抹了墙。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
他为了得到支持而奉承官员。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。
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 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

支气管
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左支气管将空气输送到左肺。
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。
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 /buːb/

boob

傻瓜；胸部（口语）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
忘记会议后，他觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

不列颠
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
不列颠自罗马时代起就是英国的象征。
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金或银的原料
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
银行将金条储存在它的保险库中。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
公司应该听取客户的意见。
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 /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.
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

使模糊
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
他的思维因疲劳而模糊不清。
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。
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。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
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。
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 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田园
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
他们在河边享受了一次田园式的野餐。
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

焊接
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
机械师通过加热焊接破损的管道来修复泄漏。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

预兆
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
黑云预示着一场大风暴。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

贝科尼安
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究人员遵循了一种贝科尼安的方法来进行观察和实验。
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 /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
这位海盗在加勒比海中航行，寻找宝藏。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
这场雨对受旱灾影响的农民来说是一种祝福。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
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 /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。