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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 /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 /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

九重葛
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
攀爬在花园墙上的九重葛创造了美丽的紫色展示。
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 /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。
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 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 /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 /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 /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 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。
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 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 /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。
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。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

分成两部分
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
河流分成两部分，当它绕过岛屿时。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

清新的
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
远足者享受着清新的山间空气。
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 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 /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 /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 /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。
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 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 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。
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。
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 /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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

束身衣
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
她穿了一件带有刺绣束身衣的裙子。
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 /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 /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

城市居民 (富裕的中产阶级)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
这个布尔戈被尊敬为城市中的繁荣商人。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
他想起了他曾做出的承诺。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

直线
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
他一进派对就直奔餐桌。
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 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

夸张的语言
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
他的竞选演讲充满了浮夸的言辞，但缺乏真正的实质内容。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

鬼怪 / 恐惧
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
通货膨胀的威胁变成了一个政治上的恐惧。
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 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 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 /bleɪn/

Blain

水泡
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的水泡。
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 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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

漫不经心
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
她对规则的漠视毫不在意。
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 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 verb /beɪt/

bate

减轻，抑制
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
他屏住呼吸等待结果时说道。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

厚重鞋
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
农民在田间工作时穿着旧布罗根鞋。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

粗鲁地
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
她粗鲁地拒绝了这个建议。
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 /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 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 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 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 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

仁慈；温柔；仁爱或优雅的品质
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
她对所有人的仁慈使她受到所有人的喜爱。
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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

玷污
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
他试图通过虚假的谣言玷污她的好名声。
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 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 /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 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

感激或负债
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
他对他的导师感到感激，因为得到所有的指导。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

平静
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
船长试图安抚焦虑的船员。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

吹牛者
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
没有人喜欢他，因为他是个吹牛者。
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。
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 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。
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 /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 /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
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 /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 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
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 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 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 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

织锦
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
她在婚礼上穿着一件漂亮的织锦裙子。
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 /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。
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 /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 /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。