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GRE蓝宝书核心词汇突破:字母b开头的单词

braken.刹车(to retard or stop by a brake)
(类)divert·shunt=retard·brake 转移·使转轨=减速·刹车(行为及其特定目的)
brake·decelerate=clamp·compression刹车·减速=夹钳·压缩(行为及其后果)
【注:clamp :Any of various devices used to join, grip, support, or compress mechanical or
structural parts. 某种设备用来连接、抓住、支持或压缩结构性的部件】
(同)hinder, bar, block, impede, obstruct

brashadj 轻率的,仓促的(done in haste without regard for consequences)
(类)frivolous·gravity=brash·discretion 琐碎的·重大=轻率的·慎重周到
candor·subterfuge=brash·deliberate坦白·托词=仓促的·深思熟虑的
(同)rash, hasty, incautious, inconsiderate, reckless, thoughtless

brassyadj. 厚脸皮的,不知羞耻的(being shamelessly bold)
(反)diffident羞怯的 furtive秘密的 humble谦逊的unassertive谦逊的
(记)brass(铜的)+y 铜的皮很厚 厚脸皮
(同)shameless, barefaced, brazen, brazenfaced, impudent, unabashed

brattishadj. 小孩被宠坏的;淘气的,无礼的(ill-mannered annoying)
(类)tightfisted·parsimonious=brattish·mischievous
吝啬的·吝啬的=宠坏的·恶作剧的(同义)
(记)brat(小孩,顽童)+tish 小朋友比较淘气

bravadon, 假装勇敢,虚张声势
(类)courageous·bravado=complimentary·fulsomeness
勇敢的·虚张声势=称赞的·不真诚的称赞(褒贬)
【注:fulsome:offensively flattering or insincere. 令人不快地恭维的或不真诚的
例:He was too fulsome in his praise. 他的赞美太虚假。】

bravura n. 出色的表演(a show of daring or brilliance)
(类)bravura·performance=resplendent·appearance 出色的表演·表演=华丽的外表·外表