193 詞
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
backbone
脊梁
英文釋義：脊梁
用法／搭配：考意錨點：脊梁
Example · TTS
On the exam, backbone most nearly means a sense of "脊梁". （脊梁）
詳細 · 紅寶書
backset
回溯；倒流
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：回溯；倒流。GRE tip: "backset" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the backset of X; a sense / degree / lack of backset; amid / despite backset Sentence frame: The debate turns on the backset of ______. （空格填入與「回溯；倒流」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of backset is crucial to understanding the argument. （回溯；倒流）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
badge
徽章｜教學補註：an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your st...
英文釋義：an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
用法／搭配：核心義：an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation ...。中文錨點：徽章｜教學補註：an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your st。GRE tip: "badge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the badge of X; a sense / degree / lack of badge; amid / despite badge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the badge of ______. （空格填入與「徽章｜教學補註：an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your st」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability. （徽章）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
badger
騷擾；煩擾
英文釋義：a native or resident of Wisconsin; sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
相似詞：Wisconsinite, tease, pester, bug, beleaguer
派生詞：badgerer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a native or resident of Wisconsin。中文錨點：騷擾；煩擾。GRE tip: "badger" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the badger of X; a sense / degree / lack of badger; amid / despite badger Sentence frame: The debate turns on the badger of ______. （空格填入與「騷擾；煩擾」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of badger is crucial to understanding the argument. （騷擾；煩擾）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
badinage
打趣｜教學補註：frivolous banter
英文釋義：frivolous banter
用法／搭配：核心義：frivolous banter。中文錨點：打趣｜教學補註：frivolous banter。GRE tip: "badinage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the badinage of X; a sense / degree / lack of badinage; amid / despite badinage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the badinage of ______. （空格填入與「打趣｜教學補註：frivolous banter」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of badinage is crucial to understanding the argument. （打趣）
詳細 · GRE3000
baffle
阻撓；使困惑
英文釋義：a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy; be a mystery or bewildering to
相似詞：perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify
相反詞：simplify, reassure, dislodge, move, end, leave, take away, demystify
派生詞：bafflement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy。中文錨點：阻撓；使困惑。GRE tip: "baffle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the baffle of X; a sense / degree / lack of baffle; amid / despite baffle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the baffle of ______. （空格填入與「阻撓；使困惑」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of baffle is crucial to understanding the argument. （阻撓；使困惑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bait
逗弄｜教學補註：anything that serves as an enticement
英文釋義：anything that serves as an enticement; something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
相似詞：come-on, hook, lure, sweetener, decoy, tease
相反詞：undercharge, unhook
用法／搭配：核心義：anything that serves as an enticement。中文錨點：逗弄｜教學補註：anything that serves as an enticement。GRE tip: "bait" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bait of X; a sense / degree / lack of bait; amid / despite bait Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bait of ______. （空格填入與「逗弄｜教學補註：anything that serves as an enticement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bait is crucial to understanding the argument. （逗弄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
balderdash
廢話｜教學補註：trivial nonsense
英文釋義：trivial nonsense
相似詞：fiddle-faddle, piffle
用法／搭配：核心義：trivial nonsense。中文錨點：廢話｜教學補註：trivial nonsense。GRE tip: "balderdash" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the balderdash of X; a sense / degree / lack of balderdash; amid / despite balderdash Sentence frame: The debate turns on the balderdash of ______. （空格填入與「廢話｜教學補註：trivial nonsense」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of balderdash is crucial to understanding the argument. （廢話）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
bale
痛苦；不幸
英文釋義：a large bundle bound for storage or transport; a city in northwestern Switzerland
相似詞：Basel, Basle
形近詞：banal 陳腐的 ｜ bale 災禍，不幸 ｜ bane 禍根，禍因
用法／搭配：核心義：a large bundle bound for storage or transport。中文錨點：痛苦；不幸。GRE tip: "bale" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bale of X; a sense / degree / lack of bale; amid / despite bale Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bale of ______. （空格填入與「痛苦；不幸」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Bale hay. （痛苦；不幸）
詳細 · 救命800
balloon
v. 迅速增加｜教學補註：to increase rapidly
英文釋義：to increase rapidly
相似詞：burgeon發芽, mushroom, snowball, wax
相反詞：toadstool, wane
派生詞：balloonist n.
用法／搭配：the use of computers has ballooned 電腦的使用量迅速增長
Example · TTS
He tried to balloon around the earth but storms forced him to land in China. （迅速增加）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ballot
投票｜教學補註：a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
英文釋義：a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting; a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
相似詞：vote, voting, balloting
用法／搭配：核心義：a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting。中文錨點：投票｜教學補註：a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting。GRE tip: "ballot" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ballot of X; a sense / degree / lack of ballot; amid / despite ballot Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ballot of ______. （空格填入與「投票｜教學補註：a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The voters were balloting in this state. （投票）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ballyhoo
大肆宣傳｜教學補註：blatant or sensational promotion
英文釋義：blatant or sensational promotion; advertize noisily or blatantly
相似詞：hoopla, hype, plug
用法／搭配：核心義：blatant or sensational promotion。中文錨點：大肆宣傳｜教學補註：blatant or sensational promotion。GRE tip: "ballyhoo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ballyhoo of X; a sense / degree / lack of ballyhoo; amid / despite ballyhoo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ballyhoo of ______. （空格填入與「大肆宣傳｜教學補註：blatant or sensational promotion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ballyhoo is crucial to understanding the argument. （大肆宣傳）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
balmy
和煦的
英文釋義：和煦的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：和煦的
Example · TTS
On the exam, balmy most nearly means a sense of "和煦的". （和煦的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bamboozle
欺騙；迷惑
英文釋義：conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
相似詞：snow, hoodwink
用法／搭配：核心義：to conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end。中文錨點：欺騙；迷惑。GRE tip: treat "bamboozle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bamboozle sth; refuse / choose / begin to bamboozle; the bamboozling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bamboozle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙；迷惑」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well. （欺騙；迷惑）
詳細 · GRE3000
banal
陳腐的｜教學補註：repeated too often
英文釋義：repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
相似詞：commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, threadbare
相反詞：original, fresh
派生詞：banality n.
形近詞：banal 陳腐的 ｜ bale 災禍，不幸 ｜ bane 禍根，禍因
用法／搭配：核心義：repeated too often。中文錨點：陳腐的｜教學補註：repeated too often。GRE tip: "banal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a banal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather banal; banal enough to... Sentence frame: Her banal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「陳腐的｜教學補註：repeated too often」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her banal approach to the evidence. （陳腐的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
bane
禍根
英文釋義：禍根
用法／搭配：考意錨點：禍根
Example · TTS
On the exam, bane most nearly means a sense of "禍根". （禍根）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
banish
放逐
英文釋義：放逐
用法／搭配：考意錨點：放逐
Example · TTS
On the exam, banish most nearly means a sense of "放逐". （放逐）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
bankrupt
破產的；完全缺乏的
英文釋義：破產的；完全缺乏的
用法／搭配：若為傷害開脫，該理論在道德上已破產。
Example · TTS
The theory is morally bankrupt if it excuses harm. （破產的；完全缺乏的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
banter
打趣｜教學補註：light teasing repartee
英文釋義：light teasing repartee; be silly or tease one another
相似詞：raillery, give-and-take, backchat, kid, chaff, jolly
相反詞：parent, immoderately, unreasonably
用法／搭配：核心義：light teasing repartee。中文錨點：打趣｜教學補註：light teasing repartee。GRE tip: "banter" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the banter of X; a sense / degree / lack of banter; amid / despite banter Sentence frame: The debate turns on the banter of ______. （空格填入與「打趣｜教學補註：light teasing repartee」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of banter is crucial to understanding the argument. （打趣）
詳細 · GRE3000
barb
尖銳的批評
英文釋義：an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; the pointed part of barbed wire
相似詞：shot, shaft, slam, dig, jibe, gibe
相反詞：disagree
用法／搭配：核心義：an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect。中文錨點：尖銳的批評。GRE tip: "barb" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the barb of X; a sense / degree / lack of barb; amid / despite barb Sentence frame: The debate turns on the barb of ______. （空格填入與「尖銳的批評」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Barbed wire. （尖銳的批評）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800
barbarous
adj. 野蠻的，兇殘的
英文釋義：rough and crude
相似詞：cruel, crude, brutal
相反詞：refined
派生詞：barbarousness n.
用法／搭配：insulted by barbarous language 被粗暴的言語侮辱
Example · TTS
A barbarous crime. （野蠻的，兇殘的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
barefaced
厚顏無恥的
英文釋義：with no effort to conceal; unrestrained by convention or propriety; ; ; - Los Angeles Times; ; ; - Bertrand Russell
相似詞：bald, audacious, bodacious, bald-faced, brassy, brazen
相反詞：timid, cautious
用法／搭配：核心義：with no effort to conceal。中文錨點：厚顏無恥的。GRE tip: "barefaced" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a barefaced argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather barefaced; barefaced enough to... Sentence frame: Her barefaced ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厚顏無恥的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A barefaced hypocrite. （厚顏無恥的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
bargain
交易；便宜貨
英文釋義：交易；便宜貨
用法／搭配：與偏差討價還價從不便宜。
Example · TTS
A bargain with bias is never cheap. （交易；便宜貨）
詳細 · 紅寶書
barrister
律師｜教學補註：a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf...
英文釋義：a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
用法／搭配：核心義：a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution。中文錨點：律師｜教學補註：a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf。GRE tip: "barrister" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the barrister of X; a sense / degree / lack of barrister; amid / despite barrister Sentence frame: The debate turns on the barrister of ______. （空格填入與「律師｜教學補註：a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of barrister is crucial to understanding the argument. （律師）
詳細 · 紅寶書
base
卑鄙的｜教學補註：installation from which a military force initiates operations
英文釋義：installation from which a military force initiates operations; lowest support of a structure
相似詞：foundation, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure
相反詞：head
派生詞：basal adj., basilar adj., basilary adj., basify v.
用法／搭配：核心義：installation from which a military force initiates operations。中文錨點：卑鄙的｜教學補註：installation from which a military force initiates operations。GRE tip: "base" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the base of X; a sense / degree / lack of base; amid / despite base Sentence frame: The debate turns on the base of ______. （空格填入與「卑鄙的｜教學補註：installation from which a military force initiates operations」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green. （卑鄙的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bastion
堡壘｜教學補註：a group that defends a principle
英文釋義：a group that defends a principle; a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
相似詞：citadel
用法／搭配：核心義：a group that defends a principle。中文錨點：堡壘｜教學補註：a group that defends a principle。GRE tip: "bastion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bastion of X; a sense / degree / lack of bastion; amid / despite bastion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bastion of ______. （空格填入與「堡壘｜教學補註：a group that defends a principle」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The last bastion of communism. （堡壘）
詳細 · GRE3000
bathetic
陳腐的｜教學補註：effusively or insincerely emotional
英文釋義：effusively or insincerely emotional
相似詞：drippy, hokey, maudlin, mawkish, kitschy, mushy
用法／搭配：核心義：effusively or insincerely emotional。中文錨點：陳腐的｜教學補註：effusively or insincerely emotional。GRE tip: "bathetic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bathetic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bathetic; bathetic enough to... Sentence frame: Her bathetic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「陳腐的｜教學補註：effusively or insincerely emotional」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A bathetic novel. （陳腐的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bawl
大叫｜教學補註：shout loudly and without restraint
英文釋義：shout loudly and without restraint; make a raucous noise
相似詞：bellow, yawp
派生詞：bawler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to shout loudly and without restraint。中文錨點：大叫｜教學補註：shout loudly and without restraint。GRE tip: treat "bawl" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bawl sth; refuse / choose / begin to bawl; the bawling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bawl ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「大叫｜教學補註：shout loudly and without restraint」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Don't bawl in public! （大叫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bazaar
集市｜教學補註：a shop where a variety of goods are sold
英文釋義：a shop where a variety of goods are sold; a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
相似詞：bazar, fair
相反詞：foul, unfair, unfairly
用法／搭配：核心義：a shop where a variety of goods are sold。中文錨點：集市｜教學補註：a shop where a variety of goods are sold。GRE tip: "bazaar" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bazaar of X; a sense / degree / lack of bazaar; amid / despite bazaar Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bazaar of ______. （空格填入與「集市｜教學補註：a shop where a variety of goods are sold」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The church bazaar. （集市）
詳細 · 紅寶書
beacon
燈塔｜教學補註：a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
英文釋義：a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance; a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
相似詞：lighthouse, pharos
用法／搭配：核心義：a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance。中文錨點：燈塔｜教學補註：a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance。GRE tip: "beacon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the beacon of X; a sense / degree / lack of beacon; amid / despite beacon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the beacon of ______. （空格填入與「燈塔｜教學補註：a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of beacon is crucial to understanding the argument. （燈塔）
詳細 · 紅寶書
beam
梁；束｜教學補註：a signal transmitted along a narrow path
英文釋義：a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather; long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
相似詞：ray, shaft, irradiation
派生詞：beamy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a signal transmitted along a narrow path。中文錨點：梁；束｜教學補註：a signal transmitted along a narrow path。GRE tip: "beam" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the beam of X; a sense / degree / lack of beam; amid / despite beam Sentence frame: The debate turns on the beam of ______. （空格填入與「梁；束｜教學補註：a signal transmitted along a narrow path」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They sighted land on the port beam. （梁；束）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bearing
意義｜教學補註：relevant relation or interconnection
英文釋義：relevant relation or interconnection; the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
相似詞：heading, aim, comportment, presence, mien, carriage
相反詞：nonbearing
派生詞：bear v.
用法／搭配：核心義：relevant relation or interconnection。中文錨點：意義｜教學補註：relevant relation or interconnection。GRE tip: "bearing" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bearing of X; a sense / degree / lack of bearing; amid / despite bearing Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bearing of ______. （空格填入與「意義｜教學補註：relevant relation or interconnection」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Those issues have no bearing on our situation. （意義）
詳細 · 紅寶書
beatific
幸福的｜教學補註：experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
英文釋義：experiencing or bestowing celestial joy; marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
相似詞：angelic, angelical, saintlike, saintly, sainted
用法／搭配：核心義：experiencing or bestowing celestial joy。中文錨點：幸福的｜教學補註：experiencing or bestowing celestial joy。GRE tip: "beatific" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a beatific argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather beatific; beatific enough to... Sentence frame: Her beatific ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「幸福的｜教學補註：experiencing or bestowing celestial joy」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A beatific smile. （幸福的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
beckon
召喚｜教學補註：signal with the hands or nod
英文釋義：signal with the hands or nod; appear inviting
相似詞：wave
用法／搭配：核心義：to signal with the hands or nod。中文錨點：召喚｜教學補註：signal with the hands or nod。GRE tip: treat "beckon" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to beckon sth; refuse / choose / begin to beckon; the beckonning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to beckon ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「召喚｜教學補註：signal with the hands or nod」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The shop window decorations beckoned. （召喚）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
becoming
逐漸變成
英文釋義：逐漸變成
用法／搭配：標註逐漸變成探索的分析。
Example · TTS
Label becoming-exploratory analyses. （逐漸變成）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bedraggled
弄髒的；全身泥污的
英文釋義：make wet and dirty, as from rain; limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
相似詞：bedraggle, draggle, draggled, broken-down, derelict, dilapidated
用法／搭配：核心義：to make wet and dirty, as from rain。中文錨點：弄髒的；全身泥污的。GRE tip: treat "bedraggled" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bedraggled sth; refuse / choose / begin to bedraggled; the bedraggledding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bedraggled ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「弄髒的；全身泥污的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A street of bedraggled tenements. （弄髒的；全身泥污的）
詳細 · 複習詞
beffudle
使困惑；使迷惑
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：使困惑；使迷惑。GRE tip: "beffudle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the beffudle of X; a sense / degree / lack of beffudle; amid / despite beffudle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the beffudle of ______. （空格填入與「使困惑；使迷惑」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of beffudle is crucial to understanding the argument. （使困惑；使迷惑）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
befoul
誹謗；弄髒
英文釋義：spot, stain, or pollute
相似詞：foul, defile, maculate
相反詞：fair, unclog
派生詞：befoulment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to spot, stain, or pollute。中文錨點：誹謗；弄髒。GRE tip: treat "befoul" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to befoul sth; refuse / choose / begin to befoul; the befouling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to befoul ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誹謗；弄髒」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to befoul what they had once defended. （誹謗；弄髒）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
befuddle
v. 使困惑｜教學補註：to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
英文釋義：to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
相似詞：baffle, muddle, perplex, puzzle
相反詞：simplify
派生詞：befuddlement n.
用法／搭配：his befuddled manner 令人困惑的舉動
Example · TTS
This question befuddled even the teacher. （使困惑）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
beget
v. 引發，導致
英文釋義：to make something happen
相似詞：engender, generate, yield, bring about
相反詞：destroy, extinguish, stand, survive, take away
派生詞：begetter n.
形近詞：Beget ｜ Beset
用法／搭配：poverty begets debt 貧窮導致債務
Example · TTS
They had to poverty begets debt. （引發，導致）
詳細 · 複習詞
begrudge
吝嗇｜教學補註：be envious of
英文釋義：be envious of; set one's heart on; wish ill or allow unwillingly
相似詞：envy, resent
相反詞：wish
用法／搭配：核心義：to be envious of。中文錨點：吝嗇｜教學補註：be envious of。GRE tip: treat "begrudge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to begrudge sth; refuse / choose / begin to begrudge; the begrudging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to begrudge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吝嗇｜教學補註：be envious of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to begrudge what they had once defended. （吝嗇）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
beguiling
迷人的
英文釋義：迷人的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：迷人的
Example · TTS
On the exam, beguiling most nearly means a sense of "迷人的". （迷人的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
behold
注視；看見
英文釋義：see with attention
派生詞：beholder n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to see with attention。中文錨點：注視；看見。GRE tip: treat "behold" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to behold sth; refuse / choose / begin to behold; the beholding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to behold ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「注視；看見」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Behold Christ! （注視；看見）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
beholden
adj. 欠……人情的
英文釋義：owing something, such as gratitude, to another
相似詞：indebted, obligated
相反詞：unobligated
用法／搭配：not like to be beholden to anybody 不喜歡欠別人人情
Example · TTS
Consider this case: not like to be beholden to anybody. （欠……人情的）
詳細 · 複習詞
behoove
理應；有必要
英文釋義：be appropriate or necessary
相似詞：behove
用法／搭配：核心義：to be appropriate or necessary。中文錨點：理應；有必要。GRE tip: treat "behoove" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to behoove sth; refuse / choose / begin to behoove; the behooving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to behoove ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「理應；有必要」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to behoove what they had once defended. （理應；有必要）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
belabor
嚴厲批評；痛打
英文釋義：to work at or to absurd length; attack verbally with harsh criticism
相似詞：belabour
用法／搭配：核心義：to work at or to absurd length。中文錨點：嚴厲批評；痛打。GRE tip: treat "belabor" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to belabor sth; refuse / choose / begin to belabor; the belaborring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to belabor ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「嚴厲批評；痛打」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She was belabored by her fellow students. （嚴厲批評；痛打）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
beleaguer
v. 困擾｜教學補註：to trouble persistently
英文釋義：to trouble persistently
相似詞：plague, harass, beset
用法／搭配：beleaguered by the problem 被問題困擾
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to beleaguered by the problem. （困擾）
詳細 · 救命800
belie
v. 遮蓋，掩蓋
英文釋義：mask and hide
相似詞：cloak, curtain, shroud壽衣, disguise
相反詞：confirm, corroborate
用法／搭配：smile belies sadness 微笑掩蓋了憂傷
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to belie what they had once defended. （遮蓋，掩蓋）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
belittle
輕視；貶低
英文釋義：cause to seem less serious; play down; express a negative opinion of
相似詞：minimize, denigrate, derogate, disparage, diminish
相反詞：flatter
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to seem less serious。中文錨點：輕視；貶低。GRE tip: treat "belittle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to belittle sth; refuse / choose / begin to belittle; the belittling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to belittle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「輕視；貶低」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Don't belittle your colleagues. （輕視；貶低）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bellicose
好鬥的｜教學補註：having or showing a ready disposition to fight
英文釋義：having or showing a ready disposition to fight
相似詞：battleful, combative
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing a ready disposition to fight。中文錨點：好鬥的｜教學補註：having or showing a ready disposition to fight。GRE tip: "bellicose" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bellicose argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bellicose; bellicose enough to... Sentence frame: Her bellicose ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「好鬥的｜教學補註：having or showing a ready disposition to fight」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Bellicose young officers. （好鬥的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
belligerence
好鬥的｜教學補註：hostile or warlike attitude or nature
英文釋義：hostile or warlike attitude or nature; a natural disposition to be hostile
相似詞：belligerency, aggressiveness, pugnacity
派生詞：belligerent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：hostile or warlike attitude or nature。中文錨點：好鬥的｜教學補註：hostile or warlike attitude or nature。GRE tip: "belligerence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the belligerence of X; a sense / degree / lack of belligerence; amid / despite belligerence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the belligerence of ______. （空格填入與「好鬥的｜教學補註：hostile or warlike attitude or nature」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of belligerence is crucial to understanding the argument. （好鬥的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
belligerent
好戰的｜教學補註：someone who fights (or is fighting)
英文釋義：someone who fights (or is fighting); characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
相似詞：combatant, battler, fighter, scrapper, aggressive, militant
相反詞：unaggressive
派生詞：belligerency n., belligerence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who fights (or is fighting)。中文錨點：好戰的｜教學補註：someone who fights (or is fighting)。GRE tip: "belligerent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the belligerent of X; a sense / degree / lack of belligerent; amid / despite belligerent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the belligerent of ______. （空格填入與「好戰的｜教學補註：someone who fights (or is fighting)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Belligerent (or warring) nations. （好戰的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bellow
咆哮｜教學補註：a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
英文釋義：a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)
相似詞：bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa
派生詞：bellowing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)。中文錨點：咆哮｜教學補註：a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)。GRE tip: "bellow" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bellow of X; a sense / degree / lack of bellow; amid / despite bellow Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bellow of ______. （空格填入與「咆哮｜教學補註：a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His bellow filled the hallway. （咆哮）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
bellwether
n. 領頭人｜教學補註：a person who takes the lead or initiative
英文釋義：a person who takes the lead or initiative
相似詞：pilot
用法／搭配：Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry 巴黎是一座引領時尚潮流的都市
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry. （領頭人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
belongings
財物
英文釋義：財物
用法／搭配：可識別個資別丟進公開垃圾桶。
Example · TTS
Keep identifiable belongings out of public dumps. （財物）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
bemoan
v. 哀悼，抱怨
英文釋義：to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
相似詞：lament, deplore
相反詞：celebrate, rejoice
用法／搭配：bemoan the lack of sports facilities 抱怨運動設施的缺乏
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to bemoan the lack of sports facilities. （哀悼，抱怨）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bemused
迷惑的；困惑的
英文釋義：cause to be confused emotionally; deeply absorbed in thought
相似詞：bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw, lost, preoccupied
相反詞：break even, find, found, gain, keep, profit, saved, win
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be confused emotionally。中文錨點：迷惑的；困惑的。GRE tip: treat "bemused" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bemused sth; refuse / choose / begin to bemused; the bemusedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bemused ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迷惑的；困惑的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
As distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class. （迷惑的；困惑的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
bend
彎曲
英文釋義：彎曲
用法／搭配：考意錨點：彎曲
Example · TTS
On the exam, bend most nearly means a sense of "彎曲". （彎曲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
benediction
祝福
英文釋義：祝福
用法／搭配：誌謝不必變成祝福馬拉松。
Example · TTS
The acknowledgments need not be a benediction marathon. （祝福）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
benefactor
恩人；捐助者
英文釋義：恩人；捐助者
用法／搭配：低調捐助者資助開放典藏。
Example · TTS
A quiet benefactor funded the open archive. （恩人；捐助者）
詳細 · 填空1300
benevolence
仁慈｜教學補註：disposition to do good
英文釋義：disposition to do good; an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
相似詞：benefaction
相反詞：malevolence
派生詞：benevolent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：disposition to do good。中文錨點：仁慈｜教學補註：disposition to do good。GRE tip: "benevolence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the benevolence of X; a sense / degree / lack of benevolence; amid / despite benevolence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the benevolence of ______. （空格填入與「仁慈｜教學補註：disposition to do good」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of benevolence is crucial to understanding the argument. （仁慈）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
benevolent
友善的；慈善的
英文釋義：intending or showing kindness; showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
相似詞：charitable, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted
相反詞：malevolent, malicious
派生詞：benevolence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：intending or showing kindness。中文錨點：友善的；慈善的。GRE tip: "benevolent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a benevolent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather benevolent; benevolent enough to... Sentence frame: Her benevolent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「友善的；慈善的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A benevolent contributor. （友善的；慈善的）
詳細 · 救命800
bent
n. 天賦，特別的愛好
英文釋義：special natural skill or interest in a particular area
相似詞：inclination, penchant, predilection, propensity
相反詞：straighten, unbend, disinclination, aversion, dislike
用法／搭配：readers of a more literary bent 文學天賦較高的讀者
Example · TTS
Bent on going to the theater. （天賦，特別的愛好）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
bequeath
遺贈
英文釋義：遺贈
用法／搭配：考意錨點：遺贈
Example · TTS
On the exam, bequeath most nearly means a sense of "遺贈". （遺贈）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
berate
嚴厲批評；痛打
英文釋義：censure severely or angrily
相似詞：rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand
用法／搭配：核心義：to censure severely or angrily。中文錨點：嚴厲批評；痛打。GRE tip: treat "berate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to berate sth; refuse / choose / begin to berate; the berating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to berate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「嚴厲批評；痛打」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to berate what they had once defended. （嚴厲批評；痛打）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bereave
剝奪｜教學補註：deprive through death
英文釋義：deprive through death
派生詞：bereavement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive through death。中文錨點：剝奪｜教學補註：deprive through death。GRE tip: treat "bereave" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bereave sth; refuse / choose / begin to bereave; the bereaving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bereave ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「剝奪｜教學補註：deprive through death」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to bereave what they had once defended. （剝奪）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
beseech
懇求｜教學補註：ask for or request earnestly
英文釋義：ask for or request earnestly
相似詞：bid, entreat, adjure, press, conjure
用法／搭配：核心義：to ask for or request earnestly。中文錨點：懇求｜教學補註：ask for or request earnestly。GRE tip: treat "beseech" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to beseech sth; refuse / choose / begin to beseech; the beseeching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to beseech ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懇求｜教學補註：ask for or request earnestly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to beseech what they had once defended. （懇求）
詳細 · GRE3000
beset
困擾；鑲嵌
英文釋義：annoy continually or chronically; assail or attack on all sides:
相似詞：harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy
形近詞：Beget ｜ Beset
用法／搭配：核心義：to annoy continually or chronically。中文錨點：困擾；鑲嵌。GRE tip: treat "beset" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to beset sth; refuse / choose / begin to beset; the besetting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to beset ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「困擾；鑲嵌」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The zebra was beset by leopards. （困擾；鑲嵌）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
besiege
圍攻
英文釋義：圍攻
用法／搭配：考意錨點：圍攻
Example · TTS
On the exam, besiege most nearly means a sense of "圍攻". （圍攻）
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besmirch
弄髒；玷污；誹謗
英文釋義：charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; smear so as to make dirty or stained
相似詞：defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate
用法／搭配：核心義：to charge falsely or with malicious intent。中文錨點：弄髒；玷污；誹謗。GRE tip: treat "besmirch" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to besmirch sth; refuse / choose / begin to besmirch; the besmirching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to besmirch ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「弄髒；玷污；誹謗」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Opponents continued to besmirch the proposal in public. （弄髒；玷污；誹謗）
詳細 · 紅寶書
besot
使醉；使糊塗
英文釋義：make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
相似詞：stupefy
用法／搭配：核心義：to make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation。中文錨點：使醉；使糊塗。GRE tip: treat "besot" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to besot sth; refuse / choose / begin to besot; the besotting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to besot ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使醉；使糊塗」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to besot what they had once defended. （使醉；使糊塗）
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bestow
授予
英文釋義：授予
用法／搭配：考意錨點：授予
Example · TTS
On the exam, bestow most nearly means a sense of "授予". （授予）
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betoken
表示；表現
英文釋義：be a signal for or a symptom of; indicate by signs
相似詞：bespeak, indicate, point, signal, bode, portend
相反詞：contraindicate, unpointedness
用法／搭配：核心義：to be a signal for or a symptom of。中文錨點：表示；表現。GRE tip: treat "betoken" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to betoken sth; refuse / choose / begin to betoken; the betokenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to betoken ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「表示；表現」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to betoken what they had once defended. （表示；表現）
詳細 · 救命800
betray
v. 流露｜教學補註：to show feelings that you are trying to hide
英文釋義：to show feelings that you are trying to hide
相似詞：bespeak, demonstrate, evince
相反詞：undeceive, disprove
派生詞：betrayer n., betrayal n.
用法／搭配：his voice betrayed his nervousness 他的聲音暴露了他的緊張
Example · TTS
Her smile betrayed her true feelings. （流露）
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beyond
超越
英文釋義：超越
用法／搭配：超越 p：討論實務顯著。
Example · TTS
Beyond p: discuss practical significance. （超越）
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biased
有偏
英文釋義：有偏
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：biased 約「有偏」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: biased ~ 有偏; keep the tone straight. （有偏）
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bibliophile
藏書家；愛書人
英文釋義：藏書家；愛書人
用法／搭配：愛書人仍需數位備份。
Example · TTS
A bibliophile still needs digital backups. （藏書家；愛書人）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bicker
討價還價｜教學補註：a quarrel about petty points
英文釋義：a quarrel about petty points; argue over petty things
相似詞：bickering, spat, tiff, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss
相反詞：boo
用法／搭配：核心義：a quarrel about petty points。中文錨點：討價還價｜教學補註：a quarrel about petty points。GRE tip: "bicker" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bicker of X; a sense / degree / lack of bicker; amid / despite bicker Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bicker of ______. （空格填入與「討價還價｜教學補註：a quarrel about petty points」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bicker is crucial to understanding the argument. （討價還價）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bide
等待；停留
英文釋義：dwell
相似詞：abide, stay
相反詞：change, depart, move
用法／搭配：核心義：to dwell。中文錨點：等待；停留。GRE tip: treat "bide" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bide sth; refuse / choose / begin to bide; the biding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bide ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「等待；停留」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to bide what they had once defended. （等待；停留）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bifurcate
分叉｜教學補註：split or divide into two
英文釋義：split or divide into two; divide into two branches
相似詞：biramous, branched, forked, fork-like, forficate, pronged
派生詞：fork n., bifurcation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to split or divide into two。中文錨點：分叉｜教學補註：split or divide into two。GRE tip: treat "bifurcate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bifurcate sth; refuse / choose / begin to bifurcate; the bifurcating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bifurcate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分叉｜教學補註：split or divide into two」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The road bifurcated. （分叉）
詳細 · 救命800
big
adj. 慷慨善良的
英文釋義：kind and generous to other people
相似詞：large, bad, prominent, heavy, boastful, braggart
相反詞：little, small
派生詞：bigness n.
用法／搭配：a big-hearted woman 一位善良的女子
Example · TTS
That's very big of you to be so forgiving. （慷慨善良的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bigot
固執的人｜教學補註：a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
英文釋義：a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
用法／搭配：核心義：a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own。中文錨點：固執的人｜教學補註：a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own。GRE tip: "bigot" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bigot of X; a sense / degree / lack of bigot; amid / despite bigot Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bigot of ______. （空格填入與「固執的人｜教學補註：a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a bigot in that debate. （固執的人）
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bigpocket
大口袋
英文釋義：大口袋
用法／搭配：考意錨點：大口袋
Example · TTS
On the exam, bigpocket most nearly means a sense of "大口袋". （大口袋）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bile
膽汁；憤怒
英文釋義：a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
相似詞：gall
派生詞：biliary adj., bilious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder。中文錨點：膽汁；憤怒。GRE tip: "bile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bile of X; a sense / degree / lack of bile; amid / despite bile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bile of ______. （空格填入與「膽汁；憤怒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bile is crucial to understanding the argument. （膽汁；憤怒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bilk
欺騙；欺詐
英文釋義：cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
相似詞：thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross
相反詞：uncross
用法／搭配：核心義：to cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money。中文錨點：欺騙；欺詐。GRE tip: treat "bilk" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bilk sth; refuse / choose / begin to bilk; the bilking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bilk ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙；欺詐」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He bilked his creditors. （欺騙；欺詐）
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binoculars
雙筒望遠鏡
英文釋義：雙筒望遠鏡
用法／搭配：考意錨點：雙筒望遠鏡
Example · TTS
On the exam, binoculars most nearly means a sense of "雙筒望遠鏡". （雙筒望遠鏡）
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birth
誕生
英文釋義：誕生
用法／搭配：考意錨點：誕生
Example · TTS
On the exam, birth most nearly means a sense of "誕生". （誕生）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blackball
反對｜教學補註：the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
英文釋義：the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto; expel from a community or group
相似詞：barring, banish, ban, ostracize, ostracise, shun
相反詞：unbar, welcome, include
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto。中文錨點：反對｜教學補註：the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto。GRE tip: "blackball" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blackball of X; a sense / degree / lack of blackball; amid / despite blackball Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blackball of ______. （空格填入與「反對｜教學補註：the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a blackball in that debate. （反對）
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blackboard
黑板
英文釋義：黑板
用法／搭配：考意錨點：黑板
Example · TTS
On the exam, blackboard most nearly means a sense of "黑板". （黑板）
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blacklist
黑名單
英文釋義：黑名單
用法／搭配：把捏造資料集列入黑名單。
Example · TTS
Blacklist fabricated datasets. （黑名單）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blanch
漂白｜教學補註：turn pale, as if in fear
英文釋義：turn pale, as if in fear; cook (vegetables) briefly
相似詞：pale, blench, parboil
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn pale, as if in fear。中文錨點：漂白｜教學補註：turn pale, as if in fear。GRE tip: treat "blanch" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to blanch sth; refuse / choose / begin to blanch; the blanching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to blanch ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「漂白｜教學補註：turn pale, as if in fear」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to blanch what they had once defended. （漂白）
詳細 · 救命800
bland
adj. 平淡的，無趣的
英文釋義：dull, not interesting
相似詞：banal, vapid, insipid, jejune
相反詞：original, fresh, lively, stimulating, flavorful, exciting
派生詞：blandness n.
用法／搭配：a bland story with naive plot 一個情節幼稚的無聊故事
Example · TTS
A bland little drama. （平淡的，無趣的）
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blandish
奉承
英文釋義：奉承
用法／搭配：考意錨點：奉承
Example · TTS
On the exam, blandish most nearly means a sense of "奉承". （奉承）
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blandishment
甜言蜜語；奉承
英文釋義：flattery intended to persuade; the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
相似詞：cajolery, palaver, wheedling
派生詞：blandish v.
用法／搭配：核心義：flattery intended to persuade。中文錨點：甜言蜜語；奉承。GRE tip: "blandishment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blandishment of X; a sense / degree / lack of blandishment; amid / despite blandishment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blandishment of ______. （空格填入與「甜言蜜語；奉承」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blandishment is crucial to understanding the argument. （甜言蜜語；奉承）
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blanket
毯子；全面的
英文釋義：毯子；全面的
用法／搭配：避免對異質站點下全面斷言。
Example · TTS
Avoid blanket claims across heterogeneous sites. （毯子；全面的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blare
刺耳的聲音
英文釋義：a loud harsh or strident noise; make a strident sound
相似詞：blaring, cacophony, clamor, din, blast, honk
相反詞：harmony, euphony, keep down
用法／搭配：核心義：a loud harsh or strident noise。中文錨點：刺耳的聲音。GRE tip: "blare" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blare of X; a sense / degree / lack of blare; amid / despite blare Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blare of ______. （空格填入與「刺耳的聲音」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The horns of the taxis blared. （刺耳的聲音）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blasphemy
褻瀆神明｜教學補註：blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
英文釋義：blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred); blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
相似詞：profanation, desecration, sacrilege
派生詞：blasphemous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)。中文錨點：褻瀆神明｜教學補註：blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)。GRE tip: "blasphemy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blasphemy of X; a sense / degree / lack of blasphemy; amid / despite blasphemy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blasphemy of ______. （空格填入與「褻瀆神明｜教學補註：blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blasphemy is crucial to understanding the argument. （褻瀆神明）
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blatant
厚顏無恥的；炫耀的；喧鬧的
英文釋義：without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
相似詞：blazing, conspicuous, clamant, clamorous, strident, vociferous
相反詞：subtle, concealed
派生詞：blatancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：without any attempt at concealment。中文錨點：厚顏無恥的；炫耀的；喧鬧的。GRE tip: "blatant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a blatant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather blatant; blatant enough to... Sentence frame: Her blatant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厚顏無恥的；炫耀的；喧鬧的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Blatant disregard of the law. （厚顏無恥的；炫耀的；喧鬧的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
blather
抱怨｜教學補註：foolish gibberish
英文釋義：foolish gibberish; to talk foolishly
相似詞：blatherskite, babble, smatter, blether, blither
相反詞：keep quiet
用法／搭配：核心義：foolish gibberish。中文錨點：抱怨｜教學補註：foolish gibberish。GRE tip: "blather" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blather of X; a sense / degree / lack of blather; amid / despite blather Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blather of ______. （空格填入與「抱怨｜教學補註：foolish gibberish」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blather is crucial to understanding the argument. （抱怨）
詳細 · GRE3000
blazon
厚顏無恥的
英文釋義：the official symbols of a family, state, etc.; decorate with heraldic arms
相似詞：arms, blazonry, emblazon
相反詞：disarm
派生詞：blazonry n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the official symbols of a family, state, etc.。中文錨點：厚顏無恥的。GRE tip: "blazon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blazon of X; a sense / degree / lack of blazon; amid / despite blazon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blazon of ______. （空格填入與「厚顏無恥的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blazon is crucial to understanding the argument. （厚顏無恥的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bleak
淒涼的；冷清的
英文釋義：offering little or no hope; ; ; - J.M.Synge; providing no shelter or sustenance
相似詞：black, dim, bare, barren, desolate, stark
相反詞：white, whiten, focus, undimmed, covered, sheathed
派生詞：bleakness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offering little or no hope。中文錨點：淒涼的；冷清的。GRE tip: "bleak" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bleak argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bleak; bleak enough to... Sentence frame: Her bleak ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「淒涼的；冷清的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult. （淒涼的；冷清的）
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blear
模糊的；朦朧的
英文釋義：make dim or indistinct; tired to the point of exhaustion
相似詞：blur, bleary, bleary-eyed, blear-eyed
相反詞：focus
用法／搭配：核心義：to make dim or indistinct。中文錨點：模糊的；朦朧的。GRE tip: treat "blear" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to blear sth; refuse / choose / begin to blear; the blearing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to blear ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「模糊的；朦朧的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to blear what they had once defended. （模糊的；朦朧的）
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bleary
模糊的；朦朧的
英文釋義：tired to the point of exhaustion; indistinct or hazy in outline
相似詞：blear, bleary-eyed, blear-eyed, blurred, blurry, foggy
相反詞：focus
用法／搭配：核心義：tired to the point of exhaustion。中文錨點：模糊的；朦朧的。GRE tip: "bleary" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bleary argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bleary; bleary enough to... Sentence frame: Her bleary ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「模糊的；朦朧的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her bleary approach to the evidence. （模糊的；朦朧的）
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blemish
污點；損害
英文釋義：a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); mar or spoil the appearance of
相似詞：defect, mar, deface, disfigure, spot, flaw
用法／搭配：核心義：a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)。中文錨點：污點；損害。GRE tip: "blemish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blemish of X; a sense / degree / lack of blemish; amid / despite blemish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blemish of ______. （空格填入與「污點；損害」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Her face was blemished. （污點；損害）
詳細 · 救命800
blight
v. 損害｜教學補註：to impair the quality or effect of
英文釋義：to impair the quality or effect of
相似詞：deteriorate, impair, mar, compromise
相反詞：recuperate, improve, enhance
用法／搭配：an area blighted by unemployment 飽受失業之苦的地區
Example · TTS
Too much rain may blight the garden with mold. （損害）
詳細 · 救命800
blithe
adj. 無憂無慮的
英文釋義：happy and having no worries
相似詞：jocular, jubilant, jovial, mirthful, buoyant
相反詞：morose, gloomy
派生詞：blitheness n.
用法／搭配：a blithe and carefree girl 快樂無憂的女孩
Example · TTS
Spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation. （無憂無慮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blockade
封鎖｜教學補註：a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
英文釋義：a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy; prevents access or progress
相似詞：encirclement, obstruct, block, hinder, stymie, stymy
相反詞：free, remember, unblock, unfreeze, unstuff, assist, facilitate
用法／搭配：核心義：a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy。中文錨點：封鎖｜教學補註：a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy。GRE tip: "blockade" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blockade of X; a sense / degree / lack of blockade; amid / despite blockade Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blockade of ______. （空格填入與「封鎖｜教學補註：a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blockade is crucial to understanding the argument. （封鎖）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blooming
繁榮的｜教學補註：the organic process of bearing flowers
英文釋義：the organic process of bearing flowers; produce or yield flowers
相似詞：bloom, blossom, flower, bally, blinking, bloody
相反詞：bloodless
用法／搭配：核心義：the organic process of bearing flowers。中文錨點：繁榮的｜教學補註：the organic process of bearing flowers。GRE tip: "blooming" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blooming of X; a sense / degree / lack of blooming; amid / despite blooming Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blooming of ______. （空格填入與「繁榮的｜教學補註：the organic process of bearing flowers」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of blooming is crucial to understanding the argument. （繁榮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bluff
虛張聲勢；懸崖
英文釋義：a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion); pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
相似詞：bold, sheer
相反詞：timid
派生詞：bluffer n., bluffness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)。中文錨點：虛張聲勢；懸崖。GRE tip: "bluff" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bluff of X; a sense / degree / lack of bluff; amid / despite bluff Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bluff of ______. （空格填入與「虛張聲勢；懸崖」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His bluff succeeded in getting him accepted. （虛張聲勢；懸崖）
詳細 · GRE3000
blunder
過失｜教學補註：an embarrassing mistake
英文釋義：an embarrassing mistake; commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
相似詞：blooper, bloomer, bungle, pratfall, foul-up, fuckup
派生詞：blunderer n.
形近詞：blunder 犯大錯 ｜ plunder 掠奪=loot, sack, pillage ｜ bumble 搞砸 = bungle ｜ boggle 使喫驚使困惑，猶豫~at
用法／搭配：核心義：an embarrassing mistake。中文錨點：過失｜教學補註：an embarrassing mistake。GRE tip: "blunder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the blunder of X; a sense / degree / lack of blunder; amid / despite blunder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the blunder of ______. （空格填入與「過失｜教學補註：an embarrassing mistake」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I blundered during the job interview. （過失）
詳細 · 紅寶書
blunt
鈍的；直言不諱的
英文釋義：make less intense; make numb or insensitive
相似詞：numb, benumb, dull, deaden, candid, forthright
相反詞：enliven, sharpen
派生詞：bluntness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make less intense。中文錨點：鈍的；直言不諱的。GRE tip: treat "blunt" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to blunt sth; refuse / choose / begin to blunt; the blunting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to blunt ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鈍的；直言不諱的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Blunt talking and straight shooting. （鈍的；直言不諱的）
詳細 · 救命800
blur
v. （使）模糊
英文釋義：to (cause sth. to) become vague or indistinct
相似詞：obscure
相反詞：focus
派生詞：blurry adj.
用法／搭配：sorrowful tears blurred her eyes 悲傷的眼淚模糊了她的雙眼
Example · TTS
It happened so fast it was just a blur. （（使）模糊）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
bluster
v. 咆哮，狂妄自大地說
英文釋義：to speak in a loudly arrogant or bullying manner
相似詞：bravado, braggadocio, rodomontade, rhodomontade, boast, tout
派生詞：blustery adj., blusterous adj., blusterer n.
用法／搭配：a blustering bully 咄咄逼人的惡霸
Example · TTS
He was awakened by the bluster of their preparations. （咆哮，狂妄自大地說）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bode
預示｜教學補註：indicate by signs
英文釋義：indicate by signs
相似詞：portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken
用法／搭配：核心義：to indicate by signs。中文錨點：預示｜教學補註：indicate by signs。GRE tip: treat "bode" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bode sth; refuse / choose / begin to bode; the boding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bode ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預示｜教學補註：indicate by signs」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
These signs bode bad news. （預示）
詳細 · 紅寶書
boding
預示的｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come
英文釋義：a feeling of evil to come; indicate by signs
相似詞：foreboding, premonition, presentiment, bode, portend, auspicate
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of evil to come。中文錨點：預示的｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come。GRE tip: "boding" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the boding of X; a sense / degree / lack of boding; amid / despite boding Sentence frame: The debate turns on the boding of ______. （空格填入與「預示的｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of boding is crucial to understanding the argument. （預示的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
boggle
猶豫｜教學補註：startle with amazement or fear
英文釋義：startle with amazement or fear; hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
相似詞：flabbergast
形近詞：blunder 犯大錯 ｜ plunder 掠奪=loot, sack, pillage ｜ bumble 搞砸 = bungle ｜ boggle 使喫驚使困惑，猶豫~at
用法／搭配：核心義：to startle with amazement or fear。中文錨點：猶豫｜教學補註：startle with amazement or fear。GRE tip: treat "boggle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to boggle sth; refuse / choose / begin to boggle; the boggling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to boggle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「猶豫｜教學補註：startle with amazement or fear」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to boggle what they had once defended. （猶豫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bogus
假的｜教學補註：fraudulent
英文釋義：fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
相似詞：fake, phony, phoney, bastard
用法／搭配：核心義：fraudulent。中文錨點：假的｜教學補註：fraudulent。GRE tip: "bogus" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bogus argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bogus; bogus enough to... Sentence frame: Her bogus ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「假的｜教學補註：fraudulent」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her bogus approach to the evidence. （假的）
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bold
大膽的
英文釋義：大膽的
用法／搭配：分享程式碼要大膽。
Example · TTS
Be bold about sharing code. （大膽的）
詳細 · 救命800
bolster
n./v. 支持｜教學補註：a structural part designed to provide support or bearing
英文釋義：a structural part designed to provide support or bearing
相似詞：brace, buttress, undergird, uphold
相反詞：undermine, weaken, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, discontinue
用法／搭配：pillars that bolster the building 支撐房屋的柱子
Example · TTS
Bolster morale. （支持）
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bolsterpad
靠墊
英文釋義：靠墊
用法／搭配：考意錨點：靠墊
Example · TTS
On the exam, bolsterpad most nearly means a sense of "靠墊". （靠墊）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
bombast
吹噓；誇大其詞
英文釋義：pompous or pretentious talk or writing
相似詞：fustian, rant, claptrap, blah
派生詞：bombastic adj.
形近詞：bombast 誇誇其談 ｜ bombard 抨擊 ｜ lambaste 痛罵痛打 ｜ bombshell 爆炸性事件
用法／搭配：核心義：pompous or pretentious talk or writing。中文錨點：吹噓；誇大其詞。GRE tip: "bombast" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bombast of X; a sense / degree / lack of bombast; amid / despite bombast Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bombast of ______. （空格填入與「吹噓；誇大其詞」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bombast is crucial to understanding the argument. （吹噓；誇大其詞）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bondage
奴役的｜教學補註：the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
英文釋義：the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power; he sought release from his bondage to Satana self freed from the bondage of time"; the state of being under the control of another person
相似詞：slavery, thrall, thralldom, thraldom
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power。中文錨點：奴役的｜教學補註：the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power。GRE tip: "bondage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bondage of X; a sense / degree / lack of bondage; amid / despite bondage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bondage of ______. （空格填入與「奴役的｜教學補註：the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was in bondage to fear:;. （奴役的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bonhomie
和藹的｜教學補註：a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
英文釋義：a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
相似詞：affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, geniality
相反詞：ill humor
用法／搭配：核心義：a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)。中文錨點：和藹的｜教學補註：a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)。GRE tip: "bonhomie" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bonhomie of X; a sense / degree / lack of bonhomie; amid / despite bonhomie Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bonhomie of ______. （空格填入與「和藹的｜教學補註：a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bonhomie is crucial to understanding the argument. （和藹的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bonny
健康的｜教學補註：very pleasing to the eye
英文釋義：very pleasing to the eye
相似詞：bonnie, comely, fair, sightly
相反詞：foul, unfair, unfairly
用法／搭配：核心義：very pleasing to the eye。中文錨點：健康的｜教學補註：very pleasing to the eye。GRE tip: "bonny" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bonny argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bonny; bonny enough to... Sentence frame: Her bonny ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「健康的｜教學補註：very pleasing to the eye」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
There's a bonny bay beyond. （健康的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
boo
噓聲｜教學補註：a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
英文釋義：a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt; show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
相似詞：hoot, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort
相反詞：applaud
用法／搭配：核心義：a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt。中文錨點：噓聲｜教學補註：a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt。GRE tip: "boo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the boo of X; a sense / degree / lack of boo; amid / despite boo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the boo of ______. （空格填入與「噓聲｜教學補註：a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of boo is crucial to understanding the argument. （噓聲）
詳細 · 救命800
boon
n. 福利，恩惠
英文釋義：benefit, blessing
相似詞：benediction, benevolence
相反詞：malevolence
用法／搭配：a boon to people 人民的福音
Example · TTS
A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors. （福利，恩惠）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
boor
粗野的｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
英文釋義：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
相似詞：peasant, barbarian, churl, Goth, tyke, tike
用法／搭配：核心義：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement。中文錨點：粗野的｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement。GRE tip: "boor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the boor of X; a sense / degree / lack of boor; amid / despite boor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the boor of ______. （空格填入與「粗野的｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a boor in that debate. （粗野的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
boreal
北方的｜教學補註：relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
英文釋義：relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind; toward or located in the north
相似詞：circumboreal
派生詞：boreas n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind。中文錨點：北方的｜教學補註：relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind。GRE tip: "boreal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a boreal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather boreal; boreal enough to... Sentence frame: Her boreal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「北方的｜教學補註：relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The boreal signs of the Zodiac. （北方的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
botch
拙劣完成
英文釋義：拙劣完成
用法／搭配：考意錨點：拙劣完成
Example · TTS
On the exam, botch most nearly means a sense of "拙劣完成". （拙劣完成）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bouffant
蓬鬆的｜教學補註：a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance
英文釋義：a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance; being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
相似詞：puffy
用法／搭配：核心義：a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance。中文錨點：蓬鬆的｜教學補註：a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance。GRE tip: "bouffant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bouffant of X; a sense / degree / lack of bouffant; amid / despite bouffant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bouffant of ______. （空格填入與「蓬鬆的｜教學補註：a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A bouffant skirt. （蓬鬆的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bough
大樹杈｜教學補註：any of the larger branches of a tree
英文釋義：any of the larger branches of a tree
用法／搭配：核心義：any of the larger branches of a tree。中文錨點：大樹杈｜教學補註：any of the larger branches of a tree。GRE tip: "bough" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bough of X; a sense / degree / lack of bough; amid / despite bough Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bough of ______. （空格填入與「大樹杈｜教學補註：any of the larger branches of a tree」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bough is crucial to understanding the argument. （大樹杈）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
boulevard
大道
英文釋義：大道
用法／搭配：讓分析大道單向且有路標。
Example · TTS
Make the analysis boulevard one-way and signed. （大道）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bounteous
慷慨的｜教學補註：given or giving freely
英文釋義：given or giving freely
相似詞：big, bighearted, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, giving
相反詞：little, small, starve, take
派生詞：bounty n., bounteousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：given or giving freely。中文錨點：慷慨的｜教學補註：given or giving freely。GRE tip: "bounteous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bounteous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bounteous; bounteous enough to... Sentence frame: Her bounteous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「慷慨的｜教學補註：given or giving freely」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The bounteous goodness of God. （慷慨的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bouquet
花束｜教學補註：an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
英文釋義：an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present; a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
相似詞：corsage, posy, nosegay, fragrance, fragrancy, redolence
用法／搭配：核心義：an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present。中文錨點：花束｜教學補註：an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present。GRE tip: "bouquet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bouquet of X; a sense / degree / lack of bouquet; amid / despite bouquet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bouquet of ______. （空格填入與「花束｜教學補註：an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bouquet is crucial to understanding the argument. （花束）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bovine
牛的；遲鈍的
英文釋義：any of various members of the genus Bos; of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)
相似詞：bovid
用法／搭配：核心義：any of various members of the genus Bos。中文錨點：牛的；遲鈍的。GRE tip: "bovine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bovine of X; a sense / degree / lack of bovine; amid / despite bovine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bovine of ______. （空格填入與「牛的；遲鈍的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Showed a bovine apathy. （牛的；遲鈍的）
詳細 · 複習詞
bowdlerize
刪除｜教學補註：edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
英文釋義：edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
相似詞：bowdlerise, expurgate, castrate, shorten
相反詞：expand, lengthen
派生詞：bowdlerization n., bowdlerizer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate。中文錨點：刪除｜教學補註：edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate。GRE tip: treat "bowdlerize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bowdlerize sth; refuse / choose / begin to bowdlerize; the bowdlerizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bowdlerize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「刪除｜教學補註：edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Bowdlerize a novel. （刪除）
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bowtie
領結鞠躬
英文釋義：領結鞠躬
用法／搭配：考意錨點：領結鞠躬
Example · TTS
On the exam, bowtie most nearly means a sense of "領結鞠躬". （領結鞠躬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brace
加固；支撐
英文釋義：a support that steadies or strengthens something else; two items of the same kind
相似詞：couple, pair, twosome, twain, span, yoke
相反詞：de-energise, de-energize, sedate
用法／搭配：核心義：a support that steadies or strengthens something else。中文錨點：加固；支撐。GRE tip: "brace" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brace of X; a sense / degree / lack of brace; amid / despite brace Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brace of ______. （空格填入與「加固；支撐」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel. （加固；支撐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bracelet
手鍊｜教學補註：a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrappe...
英文釋義：a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist; jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
相似詞：watchband, watchstrap, wristband, bangle
用法／搭配：核心義：a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist。中文錨點：手鍊｜教學補註：a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrappe。GRE tip: "bracelet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bracelet of X; a sense / degree / lack of bracelet; amid / despite bracelet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bracelet of ______. （空格填入與「手鍊｜教學補註：a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrappe」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bracelet is crucial to understanding the argument. （手鍊）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
brackish
adj. 含鹽的｜教學補註：slightly salty and unpleasant
英文釋義：slightly salty and unpleasant
相似詞：briny
派生詞：brackishness n.
用法／搭配：brackish water 微鹹的水
Example · TTS
A thin brackish gruel. （含鹽的）
詳細 · 複習詞
brag
吹牛｜教學補註：an instance of boastful talk
英文釋義：an instance of boastful talk; show off
相似詞：bragging, crow, crowing, vaporing, line-shooting, gasconade
派生詞：braggy adj., bragger n., braggart n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an instance of boastful talk。中文錨點：吹牛｜教學補註：an instance of boastful talk。GRE tip: "brag" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brag of X; a sense / degree / lack of brag; amid / despite brag Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brag of ______. （空格填入與「吹牛｜教學補註：an instance of boastful talk」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His brag is worse than his fight. （吹牛）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
braggart
n. 吹牛的人｜教學補註：a person who boasts exaggeratedly
英文釋義：a person who boasts exaggeratedly
相似詞：bragger, boaster, blowhard, line-shooter, vaunter, boastful
派生詞：brag v.
用法／搭配：an arrogant braggart 傲慢的愛吹牛的人
Example · TTS
The debate focused on an arrogant braggart. （吹牛的人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
brain
腦
英文釋義：腦
用法／搭配：有時腦友好圖勝密集表。
Example · TTS
Brain-friendly figures beat dense tables sometimes. （腦）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
braise
燉｜教學補註：cook in liquid
英文釋義：cook in liquid
用法／搭配：核心義：to cook in liquid。中文錨點：燉｜教學補註：cook in liquid。GRE tip: treat "braise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to braise sth; refuse / choose / begin to braise; the braising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to braise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「燉｜教學補註：cook in liquid」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Braise beef. （燉）
詳細 · 重要詞
brakish
含鹽的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：含鹽的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "brakish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brakish of X; a sense / degree / lack of brakish; amid / despite brakish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brakish of ______. （空格填入與「含鹽的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of brakish is crucial to understanding the argument. （含鹽的）
詳細 · 填空1300
brandish
揮舞；炫耀
英文釋義：the act of waving; move or swing back and forth
相似詞：flourish, wave
形近詞：bristle at 發怒 ｜ brittle 易碎的，不熱心的 ｜ brandish 炫耀 ｜ blandish 奉承討好
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of waving。中文錨點：揮舞；炫耀。GRE tip: "brandish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brandish of X; a sense / degree / lack of brandish; amid / despite brandish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brandish of ______. （空格填入與「揮舞；炫耀」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Brandish a sword. （揮舞；炫耀）
詳細 · GRE3000
brash
魯莽的｜教學補註：offensively bold
英文釋義：offensively bold
相似詞：cheeky, nervy
派生詞：brashness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensively bold。中文錨點：魯莽的｜教學補註：offensively bold。GRE tip: "brash" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a brash argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather brash; brash enough to... Sentence frame: Her brash ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「魯莽的｜教學補註：offensively bold」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club. （魯莽的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brat
小孩｜教學補註：a very troublesome child
英文釋義：a very troublesome child; a small pork sausage
相似詞：terror, bratwurst
派生詞：bratty adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a very troublesome child。中文錨點：小孩｜教學補註：a very troublesome child。GRE tip: "brat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brat of X; a sense / degree / lack of brat; amid / despite brat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brat of ______. （空格填入與「小孩｜教學補註：a very troublesome child」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of brat is crucial to understanding the argument. （小孩）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
brevity
簡潔；短暫
英文釋義：簡潔；短暫
用法／搭配：簡潔是對審稿人的禮貌。
Example · TTS
Brevity is a courtesy to reviewers. （簡潔；短暫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brew
釀酒｜教學補註：drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
英文釋義：drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling; prepare by brewing
相似詞：brewage
派生詞：brewer n., brewage n., brewery n.
用法／搭配：核心義：drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling。中文錨點：釀酒｜教學補註：drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling。GRE tip: "brew" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brew of X; a sense / degree / lack of brew; amid / despite brew Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brew of ______. （空格填入與「釀酒｜教學補註：drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
People have been brewing beer for thousands of years. （釀酒）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
bribery
賄賂
英文釋義：賄賂
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：bribery 約「賄賂」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: bribery ~ 賄賂; keep the tone straight. （賄賂）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
brick
磚
英文釋義：磚
用法／搭配：考意錨點：磚
Example · TTS
On the exam, brick most nearly means a sense of "磚". （磚）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
bridle
v. 限制｜教學補註：to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
英文釋義：to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
相似詞：check, curb, restrain, rein in
相反詞：unbridle, disagree
用法／搭配：bridle one’s tongue 說話謹慎
Example · TTS
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper. （限制）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brink
邊緣｜教學補註：a region marking a boundary
英文釋義：a region marking a boundary; the edge of a steep place
相似詞：threshold, verge
用法／搭配：核心義：a region marking a boundary。中文錨點：邊緣｜教學補註：a region marking a boundary。GRE tip: "brink" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brink of X; a sense / degree / lack of brink; amid / despite brink Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brink of ______. （空格填入與「邊緣｜教學補註：a region marking a boundary」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
On the brink of bankruptcy. （邊緣）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brisk
活潑的｜教學補註：become brisk
英文釋義：become brisk; quick and energetic
相似詞：brisken, alert, lively, merry, rattling, snappy
相反詞：unalert, dull
派生詞：briskness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become brisk。中文錨點：活潑的｜教學補註：become brisk。GRE tip: treat "brisk" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to brisk sth; refuse / choose / begin to brisk; the brisking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to brisk ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「活潑的｜教學補註：become brisk」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A brisk walk in the park. （活潑的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800、重要詞
bristle
v. 生氣，發怒
英文釋義：to express one's anger usually violently
相似詞：abound, burst, uprise
相反詞：implode, fall, go to bed, lie down, set, sit down, turn in
派生詞：bristly adj.
形近詞：bristle at 發怒 ｜ brittle 易碎的，不熱心的 ｜ brandish 炫耀 ｜ blandish 奉承討好
用法／搭配：bristle at his rudeness 對他的無禮非常惱火
Example · TTS
He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program. （生氣，發怒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bristling
樹立的｜教學補註：be in a state of movement or action
英文釋義：be in a state of movement or action; rise up as in fear
相似詞：abound, burst, bristle, uprise
相反詞：implode, fall, go to bed, lie down, set, sit down, turn in
用法／搭配：核心義：to be in a state of movement or action。中文錨點：樹立的｜教學補註：be in a state of movement or action。GRE tip: treat "bristling" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bristling sth; refuse / choose / begin to bristling; the bristlinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bristling ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「樹立的｜教學補註：be in a state of movement or action」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Bristling leaves. （樹立的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
brittle
易碎的
英文釋義：易碎的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：易碎的
Example · TTS
On the exam, brittle most nearly means a sense of "易碎的". （易碎的）
詳細 · GRE3000
broach
啓封｜教學補註：a decorative pin worn by women
英文釋義：a decorative pin worn by women; bring up a topic for discussion
相似詞：brooch, breastpin, initiate
相反詞：uninitiate
用法／搭配：核心義：a decorative pin worn by women。中文錨點：啓封｜教學補註：a decorative pin worn by women。GRE tip: "broach" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the broach of X; a sense / degree / lack of broach; amid / despite broach Sentence frame: The debate turns on the broach of ______. （空格填入與「啓封｜教學補註：a decorative pin worn by women」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of broach is crucial to understanding the argument. （啓封）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
bromide
陳詞濫調｜教學補註：any of the salts of hydrobromic acid
英文釋義：any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs; a trite or obvious remark
相似詞：platitude, cliche, banality, commonplace
相反詞：originality, insight
用法／搭配：核心義：any of the salts of hydrobromic acid。中文錨點：陳詞濫調｜教學補註：any of the salts of hydrobromic acid。GRE tip: "bromide" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bromide of X; a sense / degree / lack of bromide; amid / despite bromide Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bromide of ______. （空格填入與「陳詞濫調｜教學補註：any of the salts of hydrobromic acid」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bromide is crucial to understanding the argument. （陳詞濫調）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
brood
一窩；憂思
英文釋義：一窩；憂思
用法／搭配：一窩相關分析需要族譜。
Example · TTS
A brood of related analyses needs a family tree. （一窩；憂思）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
browbeat
恐嚇｜教學補註：be bossy towards
英文釋義：be bossy towards; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
相似詞：strong-arm, bully, bullyrag, ballyrag, hector, swagger
用法／搭配：核心義：to be bossy towards。中文錨點：恐嚇｜教學補註：be bossy towards。GRE tip: treat "browbeat" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to browbeat sth; refuse / choose / begin to browbeat; the browbeating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to browbeat ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「恐嚇｜教學補註：be bossy towards」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to browbeat what they had once defended. （恐嚇）
詳細 · 紅寶書
browse
瀏覽｜教學補註：vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for ani...
英文釋義：vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat; reading superficially or at random
相似詞：browsing, shop, crop, graze, range, pasture
相反詞：boycott
派生詞：browser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat。中文錨點：瀏覽｜教學補註：vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for ani。GRE tip: "browse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the browse of X; a sense / degree / lack of browse; amid / despite browse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the browse of ______. （空格填入與「瀏覽｜教學補註：vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for ani」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing. （瀏覽）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bruit
散播未經證實的消息
英文釋義：tell or spread rumors
相似詞：rumor, rumour
用法／搭配：核心義：to tell or spread rumors。中文錨點：散播未經證實的消息。GRE tip: treat "bruit" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bruit sth; refuse / choose / begin to bruit; the bruiting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bruit ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「散播未經證實的消息」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to bruit what they had once defended. （散播未經證實的消息）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
brush
畫筆
英文釋義：畫筆
用法／搭配：考意錨點：畫筆
Example · TTS
On the exam, brush most nearly means a sense of "畫筆". （畫筆）
詳細 · 紅寶書
brutality
殘酷；殘忍
英文釋義：the trait of extreme cruelty; a brutal barbarous savage act
相似詞：ferociousness, viciousness, savagery, barbarity, barbarism
派生詞：brutal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of extreme cruelty。中文錨點：殘酷；殘忍。GRE tip: "brutality" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the brutality of X; a sense / degree / lack of brutality; amid / despite brutality Sentence frame: The debate turns on the brutality of ______. （空格填入與「殘酷；殘忍」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of brutality is crucial to understanding the argument. （殘酷；殘忍）
詳細 · 救命800
brute
adj. 野蠻的｜教學補註：showing lack of human sensibility
英文釋義：showing lack of human sensibility
相似詞：barbaric, savage
用法／搭配：violence and brute behavior 暴力和野蠻行爲
Example · TTS
Brute force. （野蠻的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
buck
抵制；反抗
英文釋義：a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting; a piece of paper money worth one dollar
相似詞：dollar, clam, sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, tear
用法／搭配：核心義：a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated。中文錨點：抵制；反抗。GRE tip: "buck" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the buck of X; a sense / degree / lack of buck; amid / despite buck Sentence frame: The debate turns on the buck of ______. （空格填入與「抵制；反抗」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
John is bucking for a promotion. （抵制；反抗）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
bucolic
田園的；鄉村的
英文釋義：a country person; a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
相似詞：peasant, provincial, eclogue, idyll, idyl, arcadian
相反詞：cosmopolitan
用法／搭配：核心義：a country person。中文錨點：田園的；鄉村的。GRE tip: "bucolic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bucolic of X; a sense / degree / lack of bucolic; amid / despite bucolic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bucolic of ______. （空格填入與「田園的；鄉村的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A pleasant bucolic scene. （田園的；鄉村的）
詳細 · GRE3000
budge
改變立場｜教學補註：United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian a...
英文釋義：United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000); move very slightly
相似詞：stir, shift, agitate
相反詞：calm
用法／搭配：核心義：United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States ...。中文錨點：改變立場｜教學補註：United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian a。GRE tip: "budge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the budge of X; a sense / degree / lack of budge; amid / despite budge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the budge of ______. （空格填入與「改變立場｜教學補註：United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of budge is crucial to understanding the argument. （改變立場）
詳細 · 填空1300
budget
預算｜教學補註：a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
英文釋義：a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose; a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them
派生詞：budgetary adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose。中文錨點：預算｜教學補註：a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose。GRE tip: "budget" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the budget of X; a sense / degree / lack of budget; amid / despite budget Sentence frame: The debate turns on the budget of ______. （空格填入與「預算｜教學補註：a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The president submitted the annual budget to Congress. （預算）
詳細 · 紅寶書
buffet
自助餐；打擊
英文釋義：a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers; a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
相似詞：counter, sideboard, batter, buff
用法／搭配：核心義：a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room。中文錨點：自助餐；打擊。GRE tip: "buffet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the buffet of X; a sense / degree / lack of buffet; amid / despite buffet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the buffet of ______. （空格填入與「自助餐；打擊」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Winds buffeted the tent. （自助餐；打擊）
詳細 · 紅寶書
buffoon
丑角｜教學補註：a rude or vulgar fool
英文釋義：a rude or vulgar fool; a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
相似詞：clown, goof, goofball
用法／搭配：核心義：a rude or vulgar fool。中文錨點：丑角｜教學補註：a rude or vulgar fool。GRE tip: "buffoon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the buffoon of X; a sense / degree / lack of buffoon; amid / despite buffoon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the buffoon of ______. （空格填入與「丑角｜教學補註：a rude or vulgar fool」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a buffoon in that debate. （丑角）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bulge
凸起｜教學補註：something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
英文釋義：something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; swell or protrude outwards
相似詞：bump, hump, swelling, gibbosity, gibbousness, jut
相反詞：promote
派生詞：bulgy adj.
形近詞：delude 欺騙 ｜ deluge 氾濫壓倒 ｜ divulge 泄露透露 ｜ bulge v.充滿，鼓起
用法／搭配：核心義：something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings。中文錨點：凸起｜教學補註：something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings。GRE tip: "bulge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bulge of X; a sense / degree / lack of bulge; amid / despite bulge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bulge of ______. （空格填入與「凸起｜教學補註：something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge. （凸起）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bullion
金條；銀條
英文釋義：a mass of precious metal; gold or silver in bars or ingots
用法／搭配：核心義：a mass of precious metal。中文錨點：金條；銀條。GRE tip: "bullion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bullion of X; a sense / degree / lack of bullion; amid / despite bullion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bullion of ______. （空格填入與「金條；銀條」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of bullion is crucial to understanding the argument. （金條；銀條）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bumble
搞砸｜教學補註：make a mess of, destroy or ruin
英文釋義：make a mess of, destroy or ruin; walk unsteadily
相似詞：botch, bodge, fumble, muff, blow, flub
相反詞：conserve
派生詞：bumbler n.
形近詞：bumble = bungle ｜ tumble 混亂,跌倒,下跌 ｜ stumble 絆倒,出錯 ｜ grumble 抱怨
用法／搭配：核心義：to make a mess of, destroy or ruin。中文錨點：搞砸｜教學補註：make a mess of, destroy or ruin。GRE tip: treat "bumble" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to bumble sth; refuse / choose / begin to bumble; the bumbling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to bumble ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「搞砸｜教學補註：make a mess of, destroy or ruin」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to bumble what they had once defended. （搞砸）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
bumptious
自大的；誇耀的
英文釋義：offensively self-assertive
相似詞：self-assertive
相反詞：unassertive
派生詞：bumptiousness n.
形近詞：sumptuous 豪華奢侈的 voluptuous 驕奢淫逸的 ｜ sumptuary 節制的，限制消費的 ~taxation system ｜ presumptuous 自以爲是的 ｜ bumptious 狂妄的
用法／搭配：核心義：offensively self-assertive。中文錨點：自大的；誇耀的。GRE tip: "bumptious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a bumptious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather bumptious; bumptious enough to... Sentence frame: Her bumptious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「自大的；誇耀的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her bumptious remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （自大的；誇耀的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
buncing
活潑的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：活潑的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "buncing" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the buncing of X; a sense / degree / lack of buncing; amid / despite buncing Sentence frame: The debate turns on the buncing of ______. （空格填入與「活潑的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of buncing is crucial to understanding the argument. （活潑的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
bundle
捆；束
英文釋義：捆；束
用法／搭配：別把沉默變更捆進一次提交。
Example · TTS
Do not bundle silent changes into one commit. （捆；束）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
bungle
v. 搞砸｜教學補註：fail to do something because of stupid mistakes
英文釋義：fail to do something because of stupid mistakes
相似詞：bumble, mess up, screw up
相反詞：unscrew
派生詞：bungler n.
用法／搭配：bungle a job 把工作搞砸
Example · TTS
I bungled it! （搞砸）
詳細 · 紅寶書
buoy
振奮｜教學補註：bright-colored
英文釋義：bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards; float on the surface of water
派生詞：buoyant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：bright-colored。中文錨點：振奮｜教學補註：bright-colored。GRE tip: "buoy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the buoy of X; a sense / degree / lack of buoy; amid / despite buoy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the buoy of ______. （空格填入與「振奮｜教學補註：bright-colored」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The life vest buoyed him up. （振奮）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
buoyancy
浮力
英文釋義：浮力
用法／搭配：考意錨點：浮力
Example · TTS
On the exam, buoyancy most nearly means a sense of "浮力". （浮力）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
bureaucracy
官僚體制
英文釋義：官僚體制
用法／搭配：好官僚是清單，不是拖延。
Example · TTS
Good bureaucracy is checklists, not delay. （官僚體制）
詳細 · 救命800
bureaucratic
adj. 官僚主義的
英文釋義：involving complicated rules and procedures which can cause long delays
相似詞：governmental
派生詞：bureaucracy n.
用法／搭配：a bureaucratic nightmare 官僚主義的噩夢
Example · TTS
His bureaucratic behavior annoyed his colleagues. （官僚主義的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
burgeon
迅速成長
英文釋義：迅速成長
用法／搭配：考意錨點：迅速成長
Example · TTS
On the exam, burgeon most nearly means a sense of "迅速成長". （迅速成長）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
burlesque
n./v. 惡搞｜教學補註：to copy or exaggerate someone in order to make fun of
英文釋義：to copy or exaggerate someone in order to make fun of
相似詞：parody
用法／搭配：a burlesque show 滑稽模仿秀
Example · TTS
Burlesque theater. （惡搞）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
burnish
磨光｜教學補註：the property of being smooth and shiny
英文釋義：the property of being smooth and shiny; polish and make shiny
相似詞：polish, gloss, glossiness, buff, furbish
用法／搭配：核心義：the property of being smooth and shiny。中文錨點：磨光｜教學補註：the property of being smooth and shiny。GRE tip: "burnish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the burnish of X; a sense / degree / lack of burnish; amid / despite burnish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the burnish of ______. （空格填入與「磨光｜教學補註：the property of being smooth and shiny」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of burnish is crucial to understanding the argument. （磨光）
詳細 · 紅寶書
burrow
挖地道｜教學補註：a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
英文釋義：a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter; move through by or as by digging
相似詞：tunnel
用法／搭配：核心義：a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter。中文錨點：挖地道｜教學補註：a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter。GRE tip: "burrow" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the burrow of X; a sense / degree / lack of burrow; amid / despite burrow Sentence frame: The debate turns on the burrow of ______. （空格填入與「挖地道｜教學補註：a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Burrow through the forest. （挖地道）
詳細 · 紅寶書
bust
半身像｜教學補註：a complete failure
英文釋義：a complete failure; the chest of a woman
相似詞：flop, fizzle, tear, binge, bout, break
相反詞：repair
派生詞：busty adj., buster n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a complete failure。中文錨點：半身像｜教學補註：a complete failure。GRE tip: "bust" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bust of X; a sense / degree / lack of bust; amid / despite bust Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bust of ______. （空格填入與「半身像｜教學補註：a complete failure」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He busted my radio! （半身像）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
bustle
忙碌；匆忙
英文釋義：a rapid active commotion; a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
相似詞：hustle, flurry, ado, fuss, stir
形近詞：hurdle 欄杆，障礙 ｜ hurtle 猛衝 ｜ hustle 匆忙 ｜ bustle 喧鬧，忙亂
用法／搭配：核心義：a rapid active commotion。中文錨點：忙碌；匆忙。GRE tip: "bustle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the bustle of X; a sense / degree / lack of bustle; amid / despite bustle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the bustle of ______. （空格填入與「忙碌；匆忙」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance. （忙碌；匆忙）
詳細 · 紅寶書
buxom
豐滿的｜教學補註：(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
英文釋義：(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; (of a female body) healthily plump and vigorous ; - Robt.A.Hamilton
相似詞：bosomy, busty, curvaceous, curvy, full-bosomed, sonsie
派生詞：buxomness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves。中文錨點：豐滿的｜教學補註：(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves。GRE tip: "buxom" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a buxom argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather buxom; buxom enough to... Sentence frame: Her buxom ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「豐滿的｜教學補註：(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A generation ago...buxom actresses were popular. （豐滿的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
bygone
過去的
英文釋義：過去的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：過去的
Example · TTS
On the exam, bygone most nearly means a sense of "過去的". （過去的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
byline
署名之行｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：署名之行｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "byline" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the byline of X; a sense / degree / lack of byline; amid / despite byline Sentence frame: The debate turns on the byline of ______. （空格填入與「署名之行｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of byline is crucial to understanding the argument. （署名之行）