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B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

Bindung; Anleihe
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Die starke Bindung zwischen Mutter und Kind war offensichtlich.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Das Unternehmen erlebte einen Verstoß gegen die Datensicherheit.
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.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilikum
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Die Pasta-Sauce war mit frischem Basilikum gewürzt.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Er versuchte, sich in den exklusiven Club zu blaffen.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

sich anfreunden
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

trüb
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
Die Zukunft schien trüb nach dem wirtschaftlichen Abschwung.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
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.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

Bowler
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Der Bowler nahm drei Wickets im ersten Over.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

Schlachtfeld
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Das Schlachtfeld war mit den Überresten des Kampfes bedeckt.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

tiefe Männerstimme / Bassgitarre
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Er spielte die Bassgitarre beim Konzert.
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.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
Die Braut trug einen wunderschönen Blumenstrauß mit weißen Rosen den Gang entlang.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

holprig; uneben
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Die holprige Straße machte die Autofahrt sehr unbequem.
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.
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 verb /briːd/

breed

züchten, züchten
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Sie züchten Pferde auf ihrem Bauernhof.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
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 /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

erröten
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Sie errötete, als er ihr ein Kompliment machte.
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 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
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 /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

Insolvenz
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Das Unternehmen erklärte Insolvenz nach monatelangen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

bitter; von starkem Geschmack; wütend und enttäuscht zeigend
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Das Medikament hatte einen bitteren Geschmack.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

voreingenommen
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Der Richter wurde beschuldigt, voreingenommen gegen den Angeklagten zu sein.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

dröhnen
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Der Donner hallte über den Himmel.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

Gläubiger
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Sie ist eine feste Gläubigerin an harte Arbeit und Ehrlichkeit.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

detaillierter Plan
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
Der Architekt präsentierte einen detaillierten Plan für das neue Gebäude.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

vorteilhaft
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Augenreiben kann in Maßen vorteilhaft sein.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
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.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

durchbruch
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Der Durchbruch öffnet Türen für neue Technologien.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

Knospe
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Die Rosenknospe wird in wenigen Tagen zu einer schönen Blume erblühen.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

Biodiversität
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Regenwälder sind Heimat für enorme Biodiversität.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

Blockchain
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
Blockchain-Technologie gewährleistet Transparenz bei Finanztransaktionen.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.
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.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

Stütze; sich wappnen
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Sie wappnete sich gegen den starken Wind.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

steigern
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
Das Unternehmen startete eine Kampagne, um die Verkäufe zu steigern.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

Schnabel
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
Der Adler hat einen scharfen Schnabel zum Zerreißen von Fleisch.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

pleite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Das Unternehmen ging nach Jahren schlechter finanzieller Verwaltung pleite.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.
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.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

Lorbeerblatt
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie ein Lorbeerblatt zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

eine Brücke bauen, Verbindungen herstellen
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Die neue Initiative überbrückt die Kluft zwischen städtischer und ländlicher Entwicklung.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

Träger; Inhaber eines Dokuments
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Der Träger dieser Nachricht muss sie schnell überbringen.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Möchten Sie ein heißes oder kaltes Getränk zu Ihrer Mahlzeit?
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

Begräbnis
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Die Beerdigungszeremonie fand am Nachmittag statt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

Bunker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Sie versteckten sich während des Luftangriffs in einem Bunker.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Masse; der größere Teil;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Der Großteil der Arbeit wurde vor der Frist abgeschlossen.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Das Publikum rief 'Bravo!' nach der beeindruckenden Aufführung.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mischen
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Sie mischt die Zutaten sorgfältig.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

stoßstange
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Der Bauer feierte in diesem Jahr eine Ernte von Rekordgröße.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

Modegeschäft
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Sie kaufte ein schönes Kleid in einem Modegeschäft in der Innenstadt.
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.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

maßstab
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Die Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City setzt einen Maßstab in der Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

blühen
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Der kleine Garten begann im Frühling zu blühen.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

Besen
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Sie benutzte einen alten Besen, um die gefallenen Blätter von der Veranda zu fegen.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

Neigung; Veranlagung
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Sie hat eine natürliche Neigung zu Musik und Kunst.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

Hintergrund
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Der Hintergrund für das Theaterstück war eine schöne Bergszene.
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.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

gerste
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Der Bauer erntete Gerste von seinen Feldern im Herbst.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

männliches Reh / sich widersetzen
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Das Pferd begann wild zu bucken, als der Reiter versuchte, sich festzuhalten.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

schick
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Das Kleid steht ihr sehr gut.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

Brüderlichkeit
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Die Soldaten teilten ein starkes Gefühl der Brüderlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

Büro/Agentur
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Das Reisebüro half ihnen, ihren Urlaub zu planen.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

großes Fass
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Der Wein wurde in einem Holzfass gelagert.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

verschönern
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
Die Stadt plant, den alten Park mit Bäumen und Lichtern zu verschönern.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

Bandbreite
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Die Erhöhung der Bandbreite verbessert die Internetgeschwindigkeit.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

Explosion, starker Schlag
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
Die Explosion schickte einen kräftigen Schlag durch das Gebäude.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

wiederholt schlagen
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Die Wellen schlugen die Küste die ganze Nacht.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

Panne
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
Das Auto hatte auf der Autobahn eine Panne.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

aufhellen
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Ein paar freundliche Worte können jemandem den Tag aufhellen.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

Bison
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Der Bison graste friedlich auf der Wiese.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.