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Topic: Travel

bumpy

IPA: /ˈbʌm.pi/

KK: /ˈbʌm.pi/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is not smooth, often with raised areas or irregularities that can cause jolts or bumps.

Example: The car ride was uncomfortable because the road was very bumpy.

bund

IPA: /bʌnd/

KK: /bʌnd/

noun

Definition: A group or organization, often political, or a street along a harbor, particularly in Asia. It can also refer to an embankment or dike.

Example: The Bund is famous for its beautiful waterfront in Shanghai.

bunkhouse

IPA: /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of building that offers simple sleeping spaces, often used for workers or campers.

Example: After a long day of work, the team rested in the bunkhouse.

buoyage

IPA: /ˈbɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbɔɪɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A system of using different types of buoys, which are floating markers, to help with navigation in water by indicating safe routes or hazards.

Example: The buoyage system in the harbor helps sailors navigate safely through the channels.

burgee

IPA: /ˈbɜːrdʒi/

KK: /ˈbɜrʤi/

noun

Definition: A small flag used by boats or yachts to show their identity or to send signals.

Example: The yacht proudly displayed its burgee at the top of the mast.

bus

IPA: /bʌs/

KK: /bʌs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel by bus or to work as a busboy, which is a person who clears tables in a restaurant.

Example: We decided to bus to the city instead of driving.

noun

Definition: A large vehicle that carries passengers along a set route, often stopping at designated places.

Example: I took the bus to school this morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport people or things using a large vehicle designed for carrying many passengers.

Example: The school will bus the students to the field trip location.

bushwhack

IPA: /ˈbʊʃˌhwæk/

KK: /bʊʃˌhwæk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move through or navigate in a wild or wooded area, often in a stealthy or guerrilla-like manner.

Example: They decided to bushwhack through the forest to avoid the main road.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise and attack someone from a hidden position.

Example: The soldiers decided to bushwhack the enemy as they passed through the forest.

bushwhacking

IPA: /ˈbʊʃˌhwækɪŋ/

KK: /bʊʃˌhwækɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of traveling through dense woods or fighting in a guerrilla style, often involving cutting through underbrush to move forward.

Example: The team went bushwhacking to explore the uncharted forest area.

verb

Definition: To move through dense vegetation or wilderness, often in a way that is not on a marked path, typically to surprise or ambush someone.

Example: They spent the afternoon bushwhacking through the thick forest to reach the hidden campsite.

busing

IPA: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of transporting students by bus to schools that are not in their local area, often to promote diversity and integration.

Example: Busing has been used in many cities to help achieve a more balanced student population in schools.

bustle

IPA: /ˈbʌsəl/

KK: /ˈbʌsəl/

noun

Definition: A lively and noisy activity or movement, often involving a lot of people and energy.

Example: The bustle of the city made it hard to hear each other speak.

transitive verb

Definition: To move around in a busy and energetic way, often causing others to move or act in a similar manner.

Example: She bustled around the kitchen, preparing dinner for her guests.

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