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C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

перила
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.
Она крепко держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.
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 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен
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.
Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

младенец
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Младенец спокойно спит в кроватке.
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 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.
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 /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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

занят
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Он слишком занят, чтобы ответить на телефон.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

беатифицировать
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Папа решил беатифицировать мученика за его веру и жертву.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

декоративные безделушки
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Полки были заполнены старыми декоративными безделушками из её путешествий.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

бомбардировка
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
Город пережил сильную бомбардировку во время войны.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

телесный
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Он получил телесные повреждения в аварии.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

бром
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Бром используется в основном в химикатах для очистки воды.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

скос
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Плотник срезал углы стола.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

внезапный громкий звук; сильный удар или удар
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Дверь захлопнулась с громким звуком, разбудив всех.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

быть необходимым или подходящим для того, чтобы кто-то что-то сделал
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Тебе следует изучить материал перед экзаменом.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

жарить на гриле
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.
Она жарила курицу до золотистой корочки.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

бомба
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Подразделение по обезвреживанию бомб осторожно разминировало взрывное устройство.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

бухта
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.
Моряки пришвартовались в тихих водах бухты.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

лучшее усилие
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Он приложил лучшее усилие, чтобы выполнить задание вовремя.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

бампер
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.
Фермер отпраздновал этот год как урожай рекордного размера.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

темный, невежественный
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Исследователи заблудились в темном лесу без проводника.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.
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.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

громкие слова
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Менеджер говорил о том, как уволит людей, но ничего не сделал.
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.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

бют
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Путешественники могли увидеть высокий бют, поднимающийся в пустыне.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

неровный; ухабистый
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной.
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.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

бохемный
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Она украсила свою квартиру в богемном стиле с яркими тканями.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ручей / терпеть
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.
Деревня была построена рядом с чистым ручьем.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать
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.
Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

без крови
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Революция была удивительно без крови.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

запутывать
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Его ум был сбит с толку усталостью.
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 ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

биоцид
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.
Биоциды помогают контролировать вредителей и уменьшать распространение болезней.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

пышная и привлекательная женщина
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

банкротство
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.
Компания объявила о банкротстве после месяцев финансовых трудностей.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

рядом с
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Она сидела рядом со своей лучшей подругой во время церемонии.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

старший помощник судна
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Ботсвен контролировал моряков на палубе.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

бригадир
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Бригадир осмотрел войска перед парадом.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить
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.
Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

делать что-то мокрым, грязным и неопрятным, таща это через грязь или воду
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Дети вернулись домой, насквозь промокшие после игры в дождь.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

едва; только что; почти нет
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Я едва сдал экзамен.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

солёная вода
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Оливки хранились в солёной воде, чтобы оставаться свежими.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

музыкальная группа
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
Группа выступила на концерте вживую.
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.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

трубка
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.
Солдат сыграл на трубке, чтобы сигнализировать о начале церемонии
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

крышный проход
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Крышный проход соединял дом с гаражом.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

вздутый
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным.
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.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

лодка
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Мы взяли маленькую лодку, чтобы переправиться через реку.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

колокол
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
Церковный колокол прозвонил в полдень.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

чокнутый
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Старик на улице немного чокнутый, но безвредный.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

транслировать
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Матч был транслирован в прямом эфире по телевидению.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

уздечка; поводья
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Наездник отрегулировал удила лошади перед тем, как сесть на неё для гонки.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

лавровый лист
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.
Добавьте лавровый лист в суп для дополнительного аромата.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

блефующий
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
В конце концов все поняли, что он был просто блефующим.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

дикая вечеринка
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Фестиваль превратился в дикую вечеринку к полуночи.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

алкоголь
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Они купили алкоголь для вечеринки.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

самый большой
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Это самая большая проблема, с которой мы сталкивались.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

живой; энергичный; быстрый
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Она сделала быстрый утренний прогулку, чтобы почувствовать себя энергичной.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

предвещать
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.
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 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

любящий книги; ученый
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Она была известна своей книжной натурой и любовью к литературе.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

черника
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Она собрала свежую чернику для пирога.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

бастион, крепость
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Замок стоял как бастион против вражеских атак.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
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.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

здание
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Старое здание было отремонтировано и превращено в музей.
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

строитель
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
Строитель проверил участок перед началом строительства.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер
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.
Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

боксёр; боксёрские трусы; порода собаки
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Боксёр усердно тренировался каждое утро перед чемпионатом.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

существование; живое существо; состояние существования
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Каждое человеческое существо заслуживает уважения и достоинства.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

чернить
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
Дым от огня начал чернить стены.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

благословение; дар;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Здоровье — это благословение, которое мы должны ценить.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

солоноватый
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
В устье реки была солоноватая вода.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

прямо; без церемоний
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Он сказал ей прямо, что она была не права.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

махать
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.
Он размахивал мечом, чтобы испугать нарушителей.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

удар; мощный удар рукой, оружием или твердым предметом
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Боксер нанес разрушительный удар своему сопернику.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

желчный
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Он стал желчным после того, как услышал несправедливую критику.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

покупатель
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Покупатель осмотрел машину перед оплатой.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

бюрократический
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Бюрократическая волокита часто задерживает утверждение проектов.
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 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Она побледнела, увидев кровь.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

спальня
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Дети играли в спальне.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

баскетбол
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.
Он любит играть в баскетбол со своими друзьями.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

зверь
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Лев — это свирепый зверь джунглей.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

смелый
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Смелый пожарный бросился в горящее здание.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара
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.
Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

взрыв, сильный удар
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.
Взрыв послал мощный удар через здание.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

премия
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Она получила бонус в конце года за отличную работу.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

букет цветов
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.
Невеста несла красивый букет из белых роз по проходу.