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C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

neben
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Sie saß neben ihrer besten Freundin während der Zeremonie.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

eine Menge von Artikeln, die auf einmal produziert oder verarbeitet werden
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Sie backte heute Morgen eine frische Charge Kekse.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

widerlegen
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Sein ruhiges Gesicht widerlegte seine innere Angst.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

Barrage oder schneller Angriff
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Der Politiker sah sich einer Flut harter Fragen der Reporter gegenüber.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

blinzeln
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Sie blinkte schnell, um den Staub aus ihren Augen zu entfernen.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

sich benehmen
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Kinder sollten sich in der Schule gut benehmen.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

verrückt verliebt, besessen
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Er war völlig verrückt nach ihrem Charme.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

Bandit
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Die Reisenden wurden in den Bergen von Banditen angegriffen.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

Hang
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Sie kletterten den grasbewachsenen Hang hinauf, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
Das Unternehmen war von ständigen Beschwerden seiner Kunden belagert.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

knollig / rund
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
Der Frosch hatte eine knollige Nase und große Augen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

Kühnheit; Wagemut
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ihre Kühnheit, das Problem anzugehen, beeindruckte alle.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

Knopf
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um das Gerät zu aktivieren.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

hochmütig
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Der hochmütige Student unterbrach den Lehrer mehrere Male.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein bilaterales Handelsabkommen.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

verbieten
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
Die Regierung hat das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten verboten.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

mutig; selbstbewusst; kühn
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Er traf eine kühne Entscheidung, um sein eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

erpressen
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Er versuchte, sie zu erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung der Dokumente drohte.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

lebendig; flott; energisch
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Sie machte einen flotten Spaziergang am Morgen, um sich energiegeladen zu fühlen.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

Schönheit
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs nahm mir den Atem.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

beruhigen
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
Der Kapitän versuchte, die ängstliche Crew zu beruhigen.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

laut schreien
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Das Baby schrie die ganze Nacht und hielt alle wach.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

Blutadel
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Sie kam aus einer Familie von Blutadeligen mit Jahrhunderten royaler Erbschaft.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

Bezirk
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn ist ein Bezirk von New York City.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Dummkopf nach so einem einfachen Fehler.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

Gürtel
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Er zog seinen Gürtel fester, bevor er zum Laufen ging.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

Botanik
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Sie studiert Botanik an der Universität.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Basketball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Er liebt es, mit seinen Freunden Basketball zu spielen.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

Körperabsorption Fähigkeit
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Die Bioverfügbarkeit von Kurkuma steigt, wenn es mit schwarzem Pfeffer konsumiert wird.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

echt; authentisch; legitim
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Sie ist eine echte Expertin in ihrem Bereich.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

aufstrebend
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Die aufstrebende Technologiebranche hat viele Investoren angezogen.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

Pflanzen studieren
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Sie gingen in den Wald, um Pflanzen während ihres Urlaubs zu studieren.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

Tauschhändler
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Der Tauschhändler tauschte Obst gegen Töpferwaren.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

Bucht
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Die Matrosen warfen den Anker in den ruhigen Gewässern der Bucht.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

verzaubern / betrügen, um zu verführen
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Sie verzauberte das Publikum mit ihrem Erzählen.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

Rand; Krempe; Lippe
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Der breite Rand seines Hutes schützte ihn vor der sengenden Sonne.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

blind
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Er ist seit seiner Geburt blind.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

Keller
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Wir lagern alte Möbel im Keller.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

stören
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
Ich möchte dich nicht stören, während du arbeitest.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

Geschäftsmann
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
Der Geschäftsmann investierte massiv in neue Technologie.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

weil
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Er blieb zu Hause, weil es regnete.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

durchstöbern
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Sie liebt es, Bücher in der Bibliothek zu durchstöbern.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nackt; unbedeckt; leer; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Die nackten Wände des Raumes brauchten etwas Dekoration.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

Paket; Bündel
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Der Postbote hat ein Bündel Briefe zu unserem Haus gebracht.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Metallhalterung
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Das Regal wurde von einer starken Metallhalterung gehalten.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

Balsamblume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Die Balsamblumen im Garten blühten wunderschön in verschiedenen Rosa- und Violetttönen.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

geschäftlicher Erfolg
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Innovation treibt den geschäftlichen Erfolg voran.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

Bombenangriff
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Die Stadt wurde durch den Bombenangriff verwüstet.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

eine Art von grobem Wollstoff
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Der alte Kartentisch war mit abgenutztem Baize bedeckt.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

körperlich
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Er erlitt körperliche Schäden bei dem Unfall.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

heranwinken
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Sie winkte ihn mit der Hand näher heran.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

anzeigen
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Das Motto wurde in fetten Buchstaben auf dem Banner angezeigt.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

brüchig
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Das Glas war so brüchig, dass es leicht zerbrach.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

kurz; prägnant
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Der Anwalt erhielt eine detaillierte Zusammenfassung des bevorstehenden Gerichtsfalls.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

betäuben
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Der eisige Wind betäubte seine Finger innerhalb von Minuten.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

Bach / dulden
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines klaren Baches gebaut.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

Bolero (ein spanischer Tanz oder eine kurze Jacke, die vorne offen ist)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Die Tänzer führten auf dem Festival ein leidenschaftliches Bolero auf.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

zerbrach; pleite
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
Ich habe gestern Nacht mein Handy zerbrochen und jetzt bin ich pleite.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

Stiefelschnürsenkel
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Ich muss meinen Stiefelschnürsenkel binden, bevor ich spazieren gehe.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

Bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Die Berühmtheit kam mit ihrem Bodyguard.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

höchstes Glück oder Segen, oft verwendet in Bezug auf die Lehren von Jesus in der Bergpredigt
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Sie fühlte einen Zustand der Seligkeit, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten erhalten hatte.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

geboren
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Er wurde 1995 in Dhaka geboren.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

gleichgültig, desinteressiert
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Nach Jahren des luxuriösen Reisens fühlte sie sich gleichgültig gegenüber einer weiteren Reise nach Paris.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

Bucht
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Die Boote sind in der Bucht verankert.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

tollpatschig
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Der tollpatschige Kellner verschüttete die Getränke auf dem Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

Bomberflugzeug
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Die Bomberstaffel flog bei Morgengrauen über die Stadt.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Die Gefangenen wurden auf bestiale Weise behandelt.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

Flaschenhals
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Die enge Brücke ist ein großes Flaschenhalsproblem während der Stoßzeiten.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

Dichter
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare wird oft der Dichter von Avon genannt.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

Bürgerlich
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Der Roman kritisiert den bürgerlichen Lebensstil der Stadtbewohner.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

Schilfrohr
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Der Teich war von hohen Schilfrohren umgeben, die im Wind wehten.