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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 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。
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

蓝色
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
蓝色的海洋一直延伸到地平线。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
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。
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.
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。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

编织
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
她在去学校之前编了头发。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
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。
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 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。
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 /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

买
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
我今年想买一辆新车。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
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。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男孩
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
那个男孩跑过了操场。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
我相信努力工作和奉献。
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
他的粗鲁行为毁了晚宴。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
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 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 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。
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。
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

登机
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
探险者们正在港口登船。
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 /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 /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。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

靴子
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
他在山地旅行前穿上了他的登山靴。
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

书商
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
书商推荐了我暑期阅读的一本好小说。
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

极致的幸福；极大的喜悦
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
她在观看美丽的日落时感到纯粹的幸福。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

打
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
我们的团队将在决赛中击败他们。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大碗
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
她在一个大碗里混合了食材。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
我们把旧家具存放在地下室。
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血样进行测试。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最大的
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
这是我们面临过的最大挑战。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
农民用牛犊来耕地。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

蝴蝶
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
一只美丽的蝴蝶停在花上。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

书店
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
她在那家小书店里逛了一个小时。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

训斥
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
老师因迟到而训斥了学生。
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.
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 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

背后说坏话
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
在背后说同事的坏话是不对的。
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

酒吧, 阻止
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
他们决定下班后在吧见面。
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 /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。
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。
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

气球
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

蓝调
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
听蓝调音乐总是让他平静下来。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

捐赠人; 慈善家; 赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名捐助者向医院捐赠了数百万。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

浏览器
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
我使用网页浏览器在网上查找信息。
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 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

举止 / 姿态
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
她平静的姿态给房间里的每个人留下了深刻印象。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

拳击
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
他正在为一场职业拳击比赛刻苦训练。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
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。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

过去的
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
他经常谈论过去时代的传统。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

保释
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
他在被捕后获得了保释。
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毯子
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
她在寒冷的夜晚把自己裹在温暖的毯子里。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物物交换
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

出价; 投标
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
她在拍卖会上出价购买那只古董花瓶。
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。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

胸罩
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
她买了一件舒适的胸罩，适合日常穿着。
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

床单
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
干净的白色床单在她的皮肤上感觉柔软。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸部
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
她把秘密藏在胸口。
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。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷，每个周末都看电影。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防队
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防队迅速赶来扑灭火焰。
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

宽广的; 广阔的; 覆盖大面积的
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
这条河在这一点上非常宽广。
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。
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。
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 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

争吵
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜晚在酒吧外发生了争吵。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。
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。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超越; 超出设定的界限;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山脉延伸到地平线之外。
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。
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。
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 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。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。
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 /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 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨胀的
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
吃完大餐后，他感到肚子膨胀不适。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

背叛者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
背叛者被曝光并面临严重后果。
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。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

坏
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
牛奶闻起来很糟，所以不要喝。
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。