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C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

laut schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Die Autohupen schrillten die ganze Nacht.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

Bett; ein Schlafplatz auf einem Schiff, Zug oder anderen Fahrzeug
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Ich habe ein oberes Bett im Nachtzug gebucht.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

Brutalität
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
Die Brutalität des Angriffs schockierte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

biegsam
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Der biegbare Strohhalm machte es einfacher, aus dem Becher zu trinken.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

Barbar; unzivilisiert;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Die alten Römer betrachteten alle, die außerhalb ihres Reiches waren, als Barbaren.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

schwarzes Salz
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Fügen Sie eine Prise schwarzes Salz hinzu, um den Geschmack des Obstsalats zu verbessern.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

Hauptschlag
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Die kleine Stadt trug den Hauptschlag des Sturms.
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 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

Sicherung (jemand oder etwas, das etwas zerbricht; eine große Meereswelle, die nahe der Küste in Schaum zerbricht; ein Gerät, das einen Stromkreis unterbricht)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Die Sicherung sprang während des Sturms heraus und unterbrach die Elektrizität.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
Der Rechtsanwalt argumentierte leidenschaftlich vor dem Richter.
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.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.
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.
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

Buchbinder
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
Der alte Buchbinder restaurierte sorgfältig das antike Manuskript.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

herabsetzen
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Er machte oft seine Kollegen klein, um sich überlegen zu fühlen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

gutartig, harmlos
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass der Tumor harmlos war.
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

plappern
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
Das Baby plappert den ganzen Tag.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

Kaution
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Ihm wurde nach seiner Festnahme Kaution gewährt.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

Stütze, Abstützung
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Die Kathedralmauern wurden gestützt, um einen Einsturz zu verhindern.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

Kampf; Runde; Periode;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Nach einer Krankheitsphase erholte sie sich schließlich und kehrte zur Arbeit zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

enthaupten
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Der historische Bericht beschreibt, wie der Verräter zur Strafe enthauptet wurde.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirekt oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Sie machte ihm ein indirektes Kompliment über seine Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

verfallen
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Das verfallene Viertel wurde von den meisten Anwohnern verlassen.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

bettruhe
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
Der ältere Mann ist seit mehreren Monaten ans Bett gefesselt.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

vererben
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Der Wissenschaftler vererbte seine Forschungspapiere an die Universität.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

rülpsen
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
Nach dem Trinken der Limonade rülpste er laut.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

Barometer zur Messung des atmosphärischen Drucks
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Das Barometer zeigte an, dass ein Sturm sich näherte.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

verblüffen
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Die Komplexität des Puzzles verblüffte seinen Verstand.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

Fundament
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
Vertrauen ist das Fundament einer gesunden Beziehung.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

schwarze Pflaume
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Ich habe ein paar frische schwarze Pflaumen vom Baum in unserem Garten gepflückt.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

Knechtschaft; Gefangenschaft
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften, um der Knechtschaft der Unterdrückung zu entkommen.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

Bettgestell
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Das Holz-Bettgestell war sehr stabil.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

sonnenbaden
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Die Katze sonnenbadet auf der sonnigen Fensterbank.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

beklagen
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Kritiker beklagten den Mangel an Vielfalt im Film.
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

ausgerastet
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
Die Fans wurden ausgerastet, als ihr Team die Meisterschaft gewann.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

reichlich / großzügig
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Der Bauer war dankbar für die reichliche Ernte.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

verspätet
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Sie schickte mir eine verspätete Geburtstagskarte.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

scheu; schüchtern; bescheiden; leicht peinlich berührt
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Das schüchterne Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als es Fremde traf.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

trauernd
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Die trauernde Familie erhielt viele Beileidsbekundungen.
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.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

dorn, scharfer Kommentar
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
Der Fischhaken hat einen kleinen Dorn, um zu verhindern, dass der Fisch entkommt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

Späße
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Die Kollegen genossen ein wenig leichte Unterhaltung während des Treffens.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Breite
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Die Breite seines Wissens beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

laut
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Die Kinder waren laut während der Geburtstagsfeier.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

Blockade
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Die Blockade des Abflusses verursachte, dass Wasser in der Küche überlief.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Er wurde ein Fanatiker genannt, weil er sich weigerte, die Ansichten anderer zu hören.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

auftriebsfähig, heiter
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten aufmunternd.
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.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

vergangen
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Er spricht oft über die Traditionen vergangener Tage.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

Bastard
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Er nannte ihn im Zorn einen Bastard.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.
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
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

Sumpf
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Die Wanderer blieben in einem Sumpf stecken.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

abblocken
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Sie zögerte, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben, ohne ihn vollständig zu lesen.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

ochse
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte ein Ochse, um das Feld zu pflügen.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

tiefe Männerstimme
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Die Baritonstimme des Sängers beeindruckte das Publikum.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

erblicken; betrachten
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Sie stand still da, um den Sonnenaufgang über den Hügeln zu betrachten.
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
Zu viel Junk Food zu essen kann deinen Magen aufblähen.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

offensichtlich
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Die offensichtliche Missachtung der Sicherheitsvorschriften durch das Unternehmen brachte die Öffentlichkeit aufgebracht.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

grübeln
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Er saß allein und grübelte über seine Misserfolge.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

Geschäftigkeit, Trubel
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Der Marktplatz war voller Verkäufer und Kunden.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

makellos
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Sie blieb ruhig und makellos während der gesamten Untersuchung.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Das Dorf war von ständigen Überschwemmungen umzingelt.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

ansprechen
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Sie entschied sich, das Thema Gehalt mit ihrem Manager anzusprechen.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

sich leicht bewegen / seine Meinung oder Position ändern
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
Trotz des Drucks weigerte er sich, von seiner Entscheidung abzurücken.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

scherzen
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Sie hatten ein scherzhaftes Gespräch im Café.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

erregt; voller Energie
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Er betrat den Raum voller Selbstvertrauen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

angemessen; passend; geeignet für eine bestimmte Situation oder Person
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug, der der wichtigen Gelegenheit angemessen war.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

perfektes glück; große freude
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Sie fühlte reines Glück, während sie den schönen Sonnenuntergang betrachtete.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler wegen der Verspätung.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

unterstützen
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Die neue Politik zielt darauf ab, das wirtschaftliche Wachstum zu unterstützen.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardieren
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Die Reporter bombardierten den Minister mit schwierigen Fragen.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den täglichen Gebrauch.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

wohlwollend, großzügig, freundlich
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sein benevolentes Wesen machte ihn sehr beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

Kahlheit
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
Die Kahlheit des Zimmers ließ es kalt und unfreundlich wirken.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Seine Rede war voller banaler Klischees.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
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 /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

bittergurke
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Bittergurke ist ausgezeichnet, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu kontrollieren.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

satzung
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Der Stadtrat verabschiedete ein neues Gesetz, das Straßenverkäufer reguliert.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

Balsam
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Das Balsam half, den Schmerz von ihrem Sonnenbrand zu lindern.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

Makel
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
Der Spiegel hatte einen kleinen Makel auf der Oberfläche.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

aufgebläht
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Nach dem großen Essen fühlte er sich aufgebläht und unwohl.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

Basilikum Samen
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Ich habe Basilikumsamen zu meiner Limonade hinzugefügt, um ein erfrischendes Getränk zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Kürze
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Die Kürze der Rede hielt das Publikum interessiert.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bürokratisch
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Bürokratische Hürden verzögern oft die Projektgenehmigungen.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

Bündel
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Die Arbeiter luden das Bündel Baumwolle auf den Lkw.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

mild und angenehm warm; beruhigend.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Wir genossen einen Spaziergang an einem milden Sommerabend.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

Handlauf
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Sie hielt sich fest am Handlauf, während sie die Treppe hinunterging.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Schwellung / Ausbuchtung
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
Die Tasche begann zu schwellen, weil zu viele Bücher darin waren.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Brust
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Sie hielt das Geheimnis nah an ihrer Brust.