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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.
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。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
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 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 /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自夸; 吹牛; 骄傲
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
他不断吹嘘自己的财富让所有人都很烦。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

熊熊火焰
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火焰持续燃烧了几个小时，直到它被控制住。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

得体
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
那件衣服看起来很合适。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
国王将叛徒赶出了王国。
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。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

提升
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

事先; 提前; 以前
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
我们事先准备好了所有的东西。
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 /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。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖, 养育
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
他们在他们的农场上繁殖马。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃烧的; 炽热的
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
炽热的太阳使得这一天异常炎热。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
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。
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。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

违反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
该公司面临数据安全的违反。
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

传记
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
我正在阅读一部关于阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的迷人传记。
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

珠子
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
她用彩色的珠子做了项链。
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混合
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
她小心地混合了配料。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益的
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
适度地揉眼睛是有益的。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

水牛
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
水牛在草地上安静地吃草。
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。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
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！”
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
战场上布满了战斗的残余。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

肚子
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
怀孕期间，宝宝踢了她的肚子。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

可信的
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
她的故事如此详细，以至于听起来很可信。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
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。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

甲虫
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
黑色的甲虫快速地穿过了花园小路。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

小心
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
小心门口附近的狗。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

双语的
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
她在一个双语家庭中长大，既说英语也说西班牙语。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
经济衰退后，未来显得阴郁。
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

商业成功
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
创新推动商业成功。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？
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 /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
他在事故中受到了身体伤害。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地点
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
烈士的埋葬地点靠近河岸。
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 /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 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

包裹; 捆
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
邮递员把一包信送到了我们的家。
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。
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。
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。
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。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一次性生产或处理的物品数量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
她今天早上烤了一批新鲜的饼干。
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支持
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
该项目获得了多个主要投资者的支持。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

模糊
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
眼泪模糊了她的视线。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
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。
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 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 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。
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 /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。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

甜菜
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
烤甜菜配山羊奶酪做成美味的沙拉。
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
她在植物园工作。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

商业财务
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
有效的商业财务提高了盈利能力。
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

拓宽
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。
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。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

纽带; 债券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母亲与孩子之间的强烈纽带是显而易见的。
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。
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。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
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 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。
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 /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

经纪人
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
股票经纪人帮助我明智地投资我的钱。
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

文胸
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
她买了一件舒适的文胸用于日常穿着。
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
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。
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 /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 /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

月桂叶
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
在汤中加入月桂叶，增添风味。
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
刀刃需要磨锐。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

单身汉; 拥有大学学位的人
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
他一生都保持单身，并获得了工程学位。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
她为强风做好了准备。
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

微风
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
清凉的海风让炎热的夏日更加宜人。