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C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

упрямый
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Упрямый принтер отказался работать, когда он был наиболее необходим.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

барьеры
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Языковые барьеры могут затруднить общение.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

вести себя
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Дети должны вести себя хорошо в школе.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

потерять близкого человека
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

благодетель; меценат; донор
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Анонимный благодетель пожертвовал миллионы в больницу.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

подходить
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Формальная одежда подходит к серьёзности события.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

греться на солнце
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Кошка греется на солнечном подоконнике.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

бусина
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Она сделала ожерелье с разноцветными бусинами.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

плавучий, бодрый
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Она осталась бодрой, несмотря на трудности.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

приятель
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Он пошел в кино со своим лучшим приятелем.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

работник по латунным изделиям
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Работник по латунным изделиям изготовил прекрасные латунные украшения.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

способность организма усваивать вещества
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.
Биоусвояемость куркумы увеличивается при употреблении с черным перцем.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

парикмахер
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.
Парикмахер сделал ему идеальную стрижку для его свадьбы.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

прямая линия
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Он направился прямо к столу с едой, как только вошел на вечеринку.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

боа constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Боа-констриктор обвил свою добычу.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

синий
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Синий океан тянулся бесконечно до горизонта.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

биология
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
Биология объясняет, как функционируют растения и животные.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

строка с именем автора
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Её строка появилась на первой странице газеты.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

блестящий
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Она дала блестящее представление на сцене.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

обручение
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Их обручение было объявлено в деревне.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

поэт
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Шекспира часто называют поэтом Эйвона.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

кратко
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Пожалуйста, объясните проблему кратко.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

скучный
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
Лекция была настолько скучной, что несколько студентов уснули.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

задник
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Задник для пьесы был красивым горным пейзажем.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

размышлять тревожно
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.
Он сидел один, тревожно размышляя над своими неудачами.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

красота
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
Красота заката потрясла меня.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

наглый
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его наглые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

бить дубинкой
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Стража была избита нападающим в переулке дубинкой.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

грубый человек; невежда
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.
Богатый бизнесмен был на самом деле грубым человеком, который не проявлял уважения к другим.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

растущий
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Технологическая отрасль, набирающая обороты, привлекла много инвесторов.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

напиток
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Хотите ли вы горячий или холодный напиток с вашим приемом пищи?
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
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.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

банк
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Она положила деньги в банк.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

мальчик
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
Мальчик бегал по игровой площадке.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

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.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

связывать
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Эта сила связывает кварки вместе.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

бойфренд
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Она познакомила своего бойфренда со своими родителями.
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

льстить
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Она использовала все льстивые слова, чтобы получить его поддержку.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

шутки
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Коллеги наслаждались легкими шутками во время встречи.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

тюк
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Рабочие погрузили тюк хлопка в грузовик.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

бомбейская утка
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Бомбейская утка — это популярное блюдо, когда её сушат и жарят.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
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.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

беспечный
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Она беззаботно пренебрегала правилами.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

ситуация или событие, которое вызывает резкое увеличение богатства, удачи или прибыли
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.
Открытие нефти было бонанзой для маленькой страны.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

сбивать с толку
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Математическая задача сбивает меня с толку.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

кровавая бойня
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Война превратилась в кровавую бойню.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

коробка
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Она положила свои игрушки в деревянную коробку.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

мяч
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Дети играли с мячом в парке.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

доминировать
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Статуя доминирует на городской площади.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

дурак; грудь (разг.)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Он почувствовал себя полным дураком, забыв о встрече.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

поддерживать; делать резервную копию; отступать
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Пожалуйста, сделайте резервную копию файлов перед обновлением системы.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

бастард тик
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Дерево бастард тик цветет яркими оранжевыми цветами весной.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

предатель; изменник
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Предатель был разоблачен и столкнулся с серьезными последствиями.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

книга / бронировать
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Я забронировал столик в ресторане на ужин.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

позвоночник
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Он повредил свой позвоночник в аварии.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

запутывать
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Сложные инструкции запутали студентов.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

граница
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Река обозначает границу.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

докучать, приставать
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Журналист продолжал докучать политику вопросами.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

подобающий; подходящий; соответствующий для определенной ситуации или человека
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Он носил формальную одежду, подходящую для важного события.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
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.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

бинт
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Медсестра забинтовала его раненую руку.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

качаться
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Маленькая лодка начала качаться на волнах.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

пчела
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Пчела собрала нектар с цветка.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

ошеломить
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Сложность головоломки ошеломила его разум.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

дно; низ
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Сундук с сокровищами был на дне океана.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

хлеб
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Она купила свежий хлеб в пекарне.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

бульон
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Она добавила овощи в бульон для усиления вкуса.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

невыносимая вещь
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Грамматика всегда была его бет нуар.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

лаять
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Собака лает на незнакомцев.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

пиво
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Он заказал стакан холодного пива в баре.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Процесс создания и продвижения идентичности бренда или компании
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Эффективный брендинг — это ключ к построению лояльности клиентов.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

рождённый
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Он родился в Дакке в 1995 году.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

молитвенная книга
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Монах читал из молитвенной книги во время утренних молитв.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

бомбардир
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Бомбардир сбросил бомбы с точностью.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

пустой
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ее лицо стало пустым, когда она услышала плохие новости.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

одолжить
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Могу ли я одолжить твою ручку на минутку?
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Она пришла до начала встречи.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

доска; совет директоров
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Совет директоров принял решение увеличить бюджет.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

запугивать / принуждать
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Адвокат пытался запугать свидетеля.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

библиография
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Доклад включает подробную библиографию в конце.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

правдоподобный
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Её рассказ был настолько детализирован, что он казался правдоподобным.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

баркарола
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Оркестр исполнил красивую баркаролу, которая напомнила мне Венецию.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

лопаться
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Шарик лопается с громким хлопком.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

корзина
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Она несла яблоки в корзине.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

бигамист
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Этот человек был арестован за то, что был бигамистом.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

утомлять
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Лекция начала утомлять студентов.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

шарик
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Дети играли с красным баллоном на вечеринке.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь
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.
Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

церковная должность
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Епископ назначил его на богатую церковную должность.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

испорченный
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Испорченный мальчик устроил истерику, когда не получил свою игрушку.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

корсаж
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Она носила платье с вышитым корсажем.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

блокчейн
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.
Технология блокчейн обеспечивает прозрачность финансовых транзакций.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

период в два месяца
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Академическая программа делится на шесть биместров.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать
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.
Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

начинать
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Я начну учёбу завтра.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

ограниченный / привязанный
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.
Собака прыгала по полю с радостью.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

бономия
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Встреча была полна смеха и бономии.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

заградительный огонь или быстрый нападение
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Политик столкнулся с потоком трудных вопросов от репортеров.