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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 /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 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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

快速增长
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
这座城市的人口在新工厂开业后开始迅速增长。
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 /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗俗或侮辱性的语言
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激烈的争论迅速转化为粗俗的语言。
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 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
当学生已经理解后,老师没有过分强调这一点。
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 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。
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.
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 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

临时营地
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者在山坡上搭建了一个临时营地。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

传记
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
图书馆里有一位诗人的旧传记。
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 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。
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 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 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。
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 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 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 /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
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。
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 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

愉快
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
她带着愉快的笑容走进房间,大家的心情都变好了。
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 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 /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 /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
战争罪行的野蛮行为震惊了整个国际社会。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

迷住
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
舞蹈家的表演迷住了观众。
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 /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮; 残忍; 野生
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
对囚犯的野蛮待遇受到了人权组织的谴责。
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 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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
她带着迷人的微笑,吸引了房间里所有的人。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

疯狂
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
街上的老人有点疯狂,但无害。
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 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 /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 /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

布里加迪尔
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
布里加迪尔在游行前检查了部队。
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, 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 /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 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 /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。
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

纵酒狂欢
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
小说将这个派对描述为一个过度和欢乐的巴卡纳利亚。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
驴子在田地里开始大声叫。
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 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 /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。
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。
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 /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 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

强壮的
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
那位强壮的男子轻松地举起了沉重的盒子。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
木匠将桌子的边缘斜切。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

不列颠
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
不列颠自罗马时代起就是英国的象征。
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 /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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

虚张声势的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
大家最终意识到他只是个虚张声势的人。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚罪犯
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
这个人因大婚而被逮捕。
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 /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

与酗酒相关的
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生们在考试后举办了一场与酗酒相关的派对。
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 /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 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。
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 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 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 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 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子;口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
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 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 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

围困, 烦扰
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
该公司因客户不断的投诉而被围困。
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 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 /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。
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 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 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。
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 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔,令我想起了威尼斯。
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

记录气压变化的仪器
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
科学家检查了气压计以查看压力变化。
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 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

仁慈的, 慷慨的
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
仁慈的领导人捐赠了资金以建造医院。
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 /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 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。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

傻瓜;胸部(口语)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
忘记会议后,他觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。
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 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 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

笨拙
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
那个笨拙的服务员把饮料撒在桌子上。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

猛烈的攻击
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家对他的对手发起了猛烈的攻击。
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 /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 /boʊl/

boll

圆形种子荚(如棉花或亚麻)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
农民检查了棉花的种子荚,以检查其质量。
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 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 /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

双足动物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人类是双足动物的例子。
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 /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。
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 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 /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 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 /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。
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 /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 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。