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B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

浏览
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
她喜欢在图书馆浏览书籍。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。
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。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。
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。
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。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

气压计
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
气压计显示暴风雨即将来临。
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 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 /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。
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

公共汽车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
我每天早上乘公共汽车上班。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
她在数学和计算机科学方面有着强大的背景。
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 /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 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！”
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 /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 /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。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
公司处于破产的边缘。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

失去亲人
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
她去年失去了她的丈夫。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

没有根据的; 无根据的; 不合理的
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
对他的指控完全没有根据。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作者姓名行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
她的名字出现在报纸的头版。
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 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

因为
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
他因为下雨待在家里。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
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 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。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

一种突然增加财富、好运或利润的情况或事件
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油的发现对这个小国来说是一个博南萨。
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。
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。
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。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

生物杀灭剂
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
生物杀灭剂帮助控制害虫，并减少疾病传播。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
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。
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 /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
新娘携带着美丽的白玫瑰花束走过过道。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

轰炸
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。
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。
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。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。
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。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下面; 底下
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝藏埋在古老的树下。
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

身体
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
锻炼有助于保持身体健康。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
你能为我再等一会儿吗？
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
我每天早上上班前洗澡。
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。
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

品牌
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike 是一个受欢迎的运动服品牌。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
讲座开始让学生感到无聊。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

小丑
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
他在派对上像个小丑一样表演，让每个人都笑了。
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 /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。
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 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.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

公牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
公牛冲向田野上的红旗。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

开玩笑
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
他们在咖啡馆进行了幽默的对话。
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。
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自行车
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
他每天骑自行车去学校。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆炸, 强烈撞击
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆炸通过大楼发送了一股强劲的爆风。
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 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。
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

流血
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
她开始从她手臂上的割伤出血。
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 /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。
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。
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 /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

浴室
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
浴室在二楼。
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 /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 /beɪl/

bale

捆
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。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

钟
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。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

谷仓
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
农民把他的牛放在谷仓里。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建筑商
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
建筑商在开始建造之前检查了现场。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
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。
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.
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。
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 /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。
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 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。
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。
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。
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

开始
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
故事的开始非常有趣。
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。
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。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

宣圣
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇决定因其信仰和牺牲而宣圣这位殉道者。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美丽
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
夕阳的美丽让我屏住了呼吸。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

英国的
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
她喜欢英国文化和传统。
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。
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 /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。
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。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

胡说
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
宝宝整天嘟囔。
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 /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。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

黑莓
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
我们从花园里摘取了新鲜的黑莓做我们的派。
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

扭曲 / 退化
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
评论家称重拍版是原电影的扭曲。