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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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
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。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
她觉得她真的属于这个团队。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

炸弹
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
炸弹拆除单位小心地引爆了爆炸装置。
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

胡子
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
他在冬天长了一根长胡子。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。
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 /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。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。
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 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。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
她是班里最好的学生。
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 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦; 味道强烈; 表现出愤怒和失望
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
药物有苦味。
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 /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

弹幕或快速攻击
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家面对记者们一连串尖锐的问题。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了;没钱
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
我昨晚把手机弄坏了,现在一点钱也没有。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

卧室
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
孩子们正在卧室里玩耍。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

巴库尔花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
巴库尔花的甜美香气弥漫在村庄的傍晚空气中。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水泡
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然跑掉; 用螺栓固定某物
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
马在听到一声大响后从马厩冲了出去。
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。
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 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。
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 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。
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黑色
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的黑色连衣裙去参加聚会。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

晒太阳
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫在阳光明媚的窗台上晒太阳。
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

均衡饮食
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
均衡饮食对维持良好的健康至关重要。
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。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

浮标, 保持漂浮
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
新闻在失落后提升了他们的精神。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。
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。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

阻塞
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水管的阻塞导致水在厨房溢出。
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 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里,没有任何植被。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

合适的; 适合的; 对于特定情况或人适当
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
他穿了适合重要场合的正式服装。
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。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

承受
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
她再也承受不了这种痛苦了。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教堂的钟声在中午响起。
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

黑李子
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
我从我们后院的树上摘了几颗新鲜的黑李子。
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

黄油
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
他在早餐时把黄油涂在了他的烤面包上。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
弯曲的吸管使得从杯子里喝水更加容易。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
当她听到坏消息时,她的脸变得空白。
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 /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 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。
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
她把玩具放进木盒里。
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。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
工人们将棉花捆装上了卡车。
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 /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。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属支架
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。
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。
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
生物学解释了植物和动物是如何运作的。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

盐水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
橄榄被保存在盐水中以保持新鲜。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

战斗
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
士兵们为最后的战斗做好了准备。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
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。
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 /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 /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 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平庸
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
他的演讲充满了平庸的陈词滥调。
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。
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟情谊
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受托人
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受托人必须合理地保管财产。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

间接或讽刺的
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
她给了他一个间接的赞美,关于他的工作。
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 /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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

缓冲器 / 吸收冲击
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
该组织在工人和管理层之间充当缓冲区。
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

新娘
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
美丽的新娘穿着她的白色婚纱走过过道。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

边界
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
他们乘火车穿越了法国和西班牙之间的边界。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

欺凌者 / 霸凌者
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
老师阻止了那个年纪较大的男孩,避免他试图欺负他的同学。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

竖毛的; 充满能量
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
他带着自信走进了房间。
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 /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。
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋葬
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
狗把它的骨头埋在院子里。
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏执者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
因为拒绝听取他人的观点,他被称为偏执者。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

经纪公司
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
房地产经纪公司帮助他们找到了一处新家。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹灭
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
她吹灭了生日蛋糕上的蜡烛。
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.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

撞头
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
山羊撞到了篱笆。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明亮地
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
星星在清澈的夜空中明亮地闪耀。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

直言不讳; 直率地
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
他直接告诉她她错了。
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 /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
在派对上,大家都避开了那个自负的人,因为他不停地吹嘘。
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。